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Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,045

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,814

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201120112011
ModelSQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990
Base Invoice $48,268 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191
Navigation Plus Package 3,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995  
Lighting Package   985 985 985
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Rear spoiler   300    
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140
Heated front seats   750 750 750
Rearview camera   460 460 460
Navigation Plus Package 3,162      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 669 669 669
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855  
Lighting Package   916 916 916
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Rear spoiler   279    
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060
Heated front seats   698 698 698
Rearview camera   428 428 428
Options (change) 4,250 12,180 11,880 9,885
Options (change) 3,954 11,328 11,049 9,194
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $57,045 $47,045 $48,655 $50,750
Total Invoice $53,117 $43,814 $45,311 $47,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,916
Model Year2014201120112011
ModelSQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$57,045$47,045$48,655$50,750
Adjustments for Features-5,7850-975-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,260$47,045$47,680$49,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$2,455
Total Invoice$53,117$43,814$45,311$47,260
Adjustments for Features-5,3870-908-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,730$43,814$44,403$46,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$589$2,282

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Features Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2014201120112011
ModelSQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Cornering lights$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,025$2,240$3,215$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,785$0$975$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3870-908-1,164

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Specifications Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20142011
ModelSQ5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in108.7 in
Length183.0 in182.3 in
Width75.2 in69.7 in
Height65.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested91557%
Total Not Requested70043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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