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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: $53,695

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $5,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,009

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $5,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelQ5GLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim3.0TGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,400 $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900
Base Invoice $43,152 $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007
Sport Interior Package 750        
Prestige Package 6,800        
Luxury Package 2,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000        
designo Package   3,950 3,800 3,100 3,100
Premium 1 Package   1,350 1,350    
Multimedia Package   2,200   2,200 2,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,030 1,030 450 450
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850   850  
Garmin Map Pilot     625    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310    
Wood trim       0 0
Sport Interior Package 697        
Prestige Package 6,324        
Luxury Package 2,139        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670 670 670
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391 391
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930        
designo Package   3,674 3,534 2,883 2,883
Premium 1 Package   1,256 1,256    
Multimedia Package   2,046   2,046 2,046
Cooled or ventilated front seats   958 958 419 419
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Special order charge   233 233 233 233
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353 353
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791   791  
Garmin Map Pilot     581    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 11,775 12,650 10,385 9,870 9,020
Options (change) 10,951 11,767 9,659 9,181 8,390
Destination 950 995 995 995 995
Total Price $59,125 $53,695 $61,370 $67,115 $79,915
Total Invoice $55,053 $50,009 $57,145 $62,489 $74,392

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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: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,581
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelQ5GLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim3.0TGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$59,125$53,695$61,370$67,115$79,915
Adjustments for Features-2,6450-1,435-3,385-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,480$53,695$59,935$63,730$75,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,240$10,035$22,185
Total Invoice$55,053$50,009$57,145$62,489$74,392
Adjustments for Features-2,4630-1,336-3,152-3,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,590$50,009$55,809$59,337$70,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,800$9,328$20,627

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelQ5GLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim3.0TGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400$1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Aluminum roof rack$300    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$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    
DVD-compatible player$0$0 $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200 $200$200
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0 $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Traffic information  $25  
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights$50    
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300    
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
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700$700$700
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$8,955$6,310$7,745$9,695$10,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,645$0$1,435$3,385$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4630-1,336-3,152-3,756

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20172018
ModelQ5GLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in113.1 in
Length182.6 in183.3 in
Width74.0 in74.4 in
Height65.2 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 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
29.1 ft320.5 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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested269065%
Total Not Requested142535%
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 GLC300

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 GLC350e

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

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 GLC63

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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