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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: $42,785

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $1,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,845

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $1,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelC-ClassQ5
TrimC280 Luxury Sedan3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $42,500
Base Invoice $31,062 $39,526
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Sunroof Package 1,790  
Power driver seat 600  
AWD 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 475
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Folding second row seats 290  
Rear side airbags 385 350
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Sunroof Package 1,665  
Power driver seat 558  
AWD 1,674  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 443
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Folding second row seats 270  
Rear side airbags 358 325
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395  
Options (change) 8,610 825
Options (change) 8,008 768
Destination 775 875
Total Price $42,785 $44,200
Total Invoice $39,845 $41,169

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,573
Model Year20072011
ModelC-ClassQ5
TrimC280 Luxury Sedan3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-19
Total Price$42,785$44,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,785$41,090
Total Invoice$39,845$41,169
Adjustments for Features0-2,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,845$38,272

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

Model Year20072011
ModelC-ClassQ5
TrimC280 Luxury Sedan3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$4,690$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,897

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

Model Year20072011
ModelC-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in110.5 in
Length178.4 in182.2 in
Width68.0 in74.0 in
Height55.6 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,655 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.1 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.255.1 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%

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