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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: $49,115

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $9,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,741

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $9,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelSQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,300 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $50,500 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Navigation Package 2,600          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420 420
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Obstacle detection, rear   970   970   970
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850 850
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660 660
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim           0
Navigation Package 2,418          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391 391 391
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Obstacle detection, rear   902   902   902
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791 791
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614 614
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 3,525 13,990 13,020 13,990 13,020 11,190
Options (change) 3,279 13,013 12,111 13,013 12,111 10,409
Destination 975 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $58,800 $49,665 $49,115 $52,885 $52,325 $52,640
Total Invoice $54,754 $46,252 $45,741 $49,247 $48,726 $49,019

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,533
Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelSQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$58,800$49,665$49,115$52,885$52,325$52,640
Adjustments for Features-5,885-5250-2,225-1,700-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,915$49,140$49,115$50,660$50,625$51,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800
Total Invoice$54,754$46,252$45,741$49,247$48,726$49,019
Adjustments for Features-5,480-4890-2,072-1,583-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,274$45,763$45,741$47,175$47,143$48,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603

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

Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelSQ5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700$1700 
RWD $0$0  $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250
Power liftgate$350     
Remote app$25     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Collision preparation system, rear$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Forward collision warning$200     
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250
Pedestrian detection$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
Rollover sensor$50     
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100     
Vehicle exit assist$25     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Aluminum roof rails$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player, remote$100     
Handwriting recognition$200     
In-vehicle Internet$150     
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
LED headlights$1000     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
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$150
Metal pedals$75$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
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Wood trim  $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$10,300$4,940$4,415$6,640$6,115$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,885$525$0$2,225$1,700$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,480-4890-2,072-1,583-675

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

Model Year20182012
ModelSQ5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in108.7 in
Length183.9 in180.7 in
Width74.5 in69.7 in
Height65.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested74051%
Total Not Requested70049%

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%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%

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%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%

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%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%

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%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%

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%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%

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