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Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,455

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $12,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,127

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $11,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelQ7Q7C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0 TDI3.0T S LineC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,450 $59,950 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $47,849 $55,753 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Prestige Package 12,500            
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420 420 420
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     970   970   970
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300  
Wood trim     325   325   0
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Prestige Package 11,627            
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391 391 391 391
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear     902   902   902
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279  
Wood trim     302   302   0
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 12,850 350 13,655 12,360 13,655 12,360 10,530
Options (change) 11,952 325 12,701 11,497 12,701 11,497 9,795
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $65,175 $61,175 $49,330 $48,455 $52,550 $51,665 $51,980
Total Invoice $60,676 $56,953 $45,940 $45,127 $48,935 $48,112 $48,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,114
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelQ7Q7C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0 TDI3.0T S LineC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp V6 D333hp V6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 14270, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$65,175$61,175$49,330$48,455$52,550$51,665$51,980
Adjustments for Features-5,910-6,135-7250-2,425-1,700-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,265$55,040$48,605$48,455$50,125$49,965$51,255
Cost Above Minimum$4,225$0$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800
Total Invoice$60,676$56,953$45,940$45,127$48,935$48,112$48,405
Adjustments for Features-5,502-5,712-6750-2,258-1,583-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,174$51,241$45,265$45,127$46,677$46,529$47,730
Cost Above Minimum$3,933$0$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603

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Features Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelQ7Q7C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0 TDI3.0T S LineC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700 
RWD  $0$0  $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250 $250
Power liftgate$350$350     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125$125     
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50     
Aluminum roof rails$250$250     
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50     
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo net$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250     
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Rear HVAC unit$400$400     
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat$50$50     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500     
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0     
Wheel-lip moldings $75     
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
In-vehicle Internet$150$150     
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600     
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
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-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$10,365$10,590$5,180$4,455$6,880$6,155$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,910$6,135$725$0$2,425$1,700$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,502-5,712-6750-2,258-1,583-675

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122012
ModelQ7C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.2 in108.7 in
Length200.3 in180.7 in
Width78.1 in69.7 in
Height68.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,193 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel1500No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Bose, 270W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested285043%
Total Not Requested380057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115099%
Total Not Requested151%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115099%
Total Not Requested151%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115099%
Total Not Requested151%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115099%
Total Not Requested151%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115099%
Total Not Requested151%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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