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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,215

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $3,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,456

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $2,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC552.0T3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $40,900 $46,400
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $38,038 $43,152
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Power driver seat 600          
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 575 575
Folding second row seats 290 290 290      
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385   350 350
Heated front seats 680 680 680   500  
Wood trim       775    
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Power driver seat 558          
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 536 536
Folding second row seats 270 270 270      
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711    
Rear side airbags 358 358 358   325 325
Heated front seats 633 633 633   467  
Wood trim       721    
Options (change) 6,490 5,890 5,890 3,520 1,425 925
Options (change) 6,037 5,479 5,479 3,274 1,328 861
Destination 775 775 775 775 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $40,215 $44,215 $44,815 $60,045 $43,275 $48,275
Total Invoice $37,456 $41,176 $41,734 $55,988 $40,316 $44,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $852
Model Year200620062006200620172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC552.0T3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8220hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$40,215$44,215$44,815$60,045$43,275$48,275
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-1,400-4,910-5,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,290$44,215$43,590$58,645$38,365$42,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$19,355$0$3,950
Total Invoice$37,456$41,176$41,734$55,988$40,316$44,963
Adjustments for Features-8620-1,141-1,305-4,574-5,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,594$41,176$40,593$54,683$35,742$39,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,582$3,999$18,089$0$3,670

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5

Model Year200620062006200620172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC552.0T3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
6-speed manual $150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350$350
Proximity key     $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control    $250$250
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Aluminum roof rack    $300$300
Cargo cover    $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers   $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear wiper    $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
iPod integration    $100$100
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 $150
Compass     $0
Cornering lights     $50
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$4,140$3,215$4,440$4,615$8,125$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$1,400$4,910$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments-8620-1,141-1,305-4,574-5,551

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in110.5 in
Length178.4 in182.6 in
Width68.0 in74.0 in
Height55.6 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.257.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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