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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,950

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,036

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $38,596 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Premium Plus Package 4,000          
Warm Weather Package 1,450          
Prestige Package 5,300          
Driver Assistance Package 1,800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000          
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Premium 4 Package   8,650 8,650 7,400 5,700 5,700
Heated front seats   580 580      
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380 380
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990 990 990
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
designo Package         3,100 500
Premium Plus Package 3,720          
Warm Weather Package 1,350          
Prestige Package 4,930          
Driver Assistance Package 1,674          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670 670 670 670
Rear side airbags 325          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930          
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Premium 4 Package   8,045 8,045 6,882 5,301 5,301
Heated front seats   539 539      
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Sunshades, second row   354 354 354 353 353
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921 921 921
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
designo Package         2,883 465
Options (change) 14,475 16,740 16,740 14,830 13,910 11,310
Options (change) 13,465 15,571 15,571 13,794 12,937 10,519
Destination 975 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $56,950 $57,165 $59,672 $67,755 $80,035 $85,035
Total Invoice $53,036 $53,231 $55,280 $63,079 $74,498 $79,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,301
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$56,950$57,165$59,672$67,755$80,035$85,035
Adjustments for Features-3,3350-1,525-2,925-1,675-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,615$57,165$58,147$64,830$78,360$82,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$7,665$21,195$25,495
Total Invoice$53,036$53,231$55,280$63,079$74,498$79,148
Adjustments for Features-3,1060-1,413-2,723-1,559-2,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,930$53,231$53,867$60,356$72,939$76,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$636$7,125$19,708$23,706

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100     
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Evasive maneuver assist$200     
Following distance indicator$25     
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50     
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Turn assist$25     
Vehicle exit assist$25     
Wide-view front camera$150     
Wide-view rear camera$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Aluminum roof rails$250     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear wiper$175     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking$0     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
Android Auto support$100     
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Predictive efficiency assist$0     
Road sign information$75     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0     
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,700$6,365$7,890$9,290$8,040$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$0$1,525$2,925$1,675$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1060-1,413-2,723-1,559-2,211

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20182017
ModelQ5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.8 in
Length183.6 in184.5 in
Width74.5 in71.3 in
Height65.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested312597%
Total Not Requested1003%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300Yes
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested244064%
Total Not Requested135036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested509079%
Total Not Requested137521%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested509079%
Total Not Requested137521%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested444076%
Total Not Requested137524%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested269074%
Total Not Requested92526%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested419082%
Total Not Requested92518%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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