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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: $41,760

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,896

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $37,350
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $34,735
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Premium Plus Package       4,050
Navigation Plus Package       3,000
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 441
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930  
Premium Plus Package       3,767
Navigation Plus Package       2,790
Options (change) 9,335 9,335 7,935 7,525
Options (change) 8,683 8,683 7,381 6,998
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $41,760 $43,460 $45,660 $45,700
Total Invoice $38,896 $40,477 $42,523 $42,558

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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: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,073
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$41,760$43,460$45,660$45,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,760$42,285$44,210$40,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0
Total Invoice$38,896$40,477$42,523$42,558
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-4,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,896$39,383$41,173$37,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0

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

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$1,965$3,140$3,415$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-4,735

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

Model Year20082010
ModelC-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.5 in
Length182.3 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in74.0 in
Height56.3 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.455.1 ft3

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested257576%
Total Not Requested82524%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%

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