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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: $56,590

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,695

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920162016201620162016
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim45C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,950 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $40,373 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Premium Plus Package 4,000          
Prestige Package 5,300          
Warm Weather Package 1,450          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720 720 720
Multimedia Package   2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Lighting Package   800 800 800 800 800
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Interior Package   2,880 2,880 2,150    
Power trunk closer   250 250 250 250 250
Wood trim   325 325 325 325 0
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380 380
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990 990 990
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package         3,090 550
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
Premium Plus Package 3,720          
Prestige Package 4,930          
Warm Weather Package 1,350          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669 669 669 669
Multimedia Package   2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Lighting Package   744 744 744 744 744
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Interior Package   2,678 2,678 2,000    
Power trunk closer   233 233 233 233 233
Wood trim   302 302 302 302 0
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Sunshades, second row   354 354 354 353 353
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921 921 921
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package         2,874 512
Options (change) 14,125 16,715 16,715 14,385 13,805 10,940
Options (change) 13,140 15,546 15,546 13,379 12,838 10,174
Destination 995 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $58,070 $56,590 $59,087 $66,110 $79,980 $85,115
Total Invoice $54,508 $52,695 $54,734 $61,548 $74,446 $79,222

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,763
Model Year201920162016201620162016
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim45C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7T7T7T7
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$58,070$56,590$59,087$66,110$79,980$85,115
Adjustments for Features-3,8100-1,525-2,475-1,675-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,260$56,590$57,562$63,635$78,305$82,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$7,045$21,715$26,150
Total Invoice$54,508$52,695$54,734$61,548$74,446$79,222
Adjustments for Features-3,5760-1,413-2,304-1,559-2,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,932$52,695$53,321$59,244$72,887$77,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$626$6,549$20,192$24,316

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

Model Year201920162016201620162016
ModelQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim45C300C350eC450 AMGAMG 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$1200
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
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
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 
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
Bodyside cladding$350     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
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$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $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
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,500$5,690$7,215$8,165$7,365$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$0$1,525$2,475$1,675$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5760-1,413-2,304-1,559-2,211

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

Model Year20192016
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.18.0 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 45

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%
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%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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