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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: $56,900

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300   
Difference: $2,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016202120212021
ModelQ5Q5GLCGLCGLC
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,000 $48,100 $43,200 $59,900 $73,900
Sport Interior Package 750 750      
Prestige Package 7,500 7,500      
Luxury Package 2,300 2,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000      
designo Package     3,950 3,100 3,100
Premium 1 Package     1,350    
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200 2,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,030 450 450
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500 1,500
Special order charge     250 250 250
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850  
Wood trim       0 0
Sport Interior Package 697 697      
Prestige Package 6,977 6,977      
Luxury Package 2,139 2,140      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 670 670 670
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391 391
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 930      
designo Package     3,674 2,883 2,883
Premium 1 Package     1,256    
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046 2,046
Cooled or ventilated front seats     958 419 419
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395 1,395
Special order charge     233 233 233
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 12,475 12,475 12,650 9,870 9,020
Options (change) 11,604 11,605 11,767 9,181 8,390
Destination 925 925 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $59,400 $61,500 $56,900 $70,820 $83,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,838
Model Year20162016202120212021
ModelQ5Q5GLCGLCGLC
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$59,400$61,500$56,900$70,820$83,970
Adjustments for Features-1,595-1,5450-3,385-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,805$59,955$56,900$67,435$79,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0$10,535$23,035

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20162016202120212021
ModelQ5Q5GLCGLCGLC
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700$700
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$8,115$8,065$6,520$9,905$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$1,545$0$3,385$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,485-1,4390-489-454

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20162021
ModelQ5GLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in113.1 in
Length182.6 in183.8 in
Width74.0 in74.8 in
Height65.2 in65.5 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested179065%
Total Not Requested97535%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested179065%
Total Not Requested97535%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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