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

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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,800

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $2,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,237

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $2,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelQ5GLC
Trim3.2GLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,000 $38,950
Base Invoice $39,990 $36,224
Prestige Package 7,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Interior Package   2,500
Blind spot warning system   550
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Premium Package   720
Lighting Package   1,390
Multimedia Package   2,330
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Special order charge   250
Sunshades, second row   380
Prestige Package 6,604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670
Rear side airbags 325 391
Interior Package   2,325
Blind spot warning system   512
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Premium Package   670
Lighting Package   1,293
Multimedia Package   2,167
AWD   1,860
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Special order charge   233
Sunshades, second row   353
Options (change) 7,925 14,180
Options (change) 7,372 13,190
Destination 875 925
Total Price $51,800 $54,055
Total Invoice $48,237 $50,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $743
Model Year20122016
ModelQ5GLC
Trim3.2GLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6241hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/60-18
Total Price$51,800$54,055
Adjustments for Features0-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,800$51,000
Total Invoice$48,237$50,339
Adjustments for Features0-2,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,237$47,494

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
ModelQ5GLC
Trim3.2GLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,650$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,845

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
ModelQ5GLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in113.1 in
Length182.2 in183.3 in
Width74.0 in74.4 in
Height65.1 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested151558%
Total Not Requested107542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested69039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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