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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: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,896

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $35,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $32,736 $39,526
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 475 475
Premium Plus Package       4,200  
Navigation Plus Package       3,000 3,000
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 443 443
Premium Plus Package       3,906  
Navigation Plus Package       2,790 2,790
Options (change) 9,335 9,335 7,935 7,675 3,475
Options (change) 8,683 8,683 7,381 7,139 3,233
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Total Price $41,760 $43,460 $45,660 $43,750 $46,850
Total Invoice $38,896 $40,477 $42,523 $40,750 $43,634

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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: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,115
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6211hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$41,760$43,460$45,660$43,750$46,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-5,335-5,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,760$42,285$44,210$38,415$41,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0$3,250
Total Invoice$38,896$40,477$42,523$40,750$43,634
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-4,969-4,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,896$39,383$41,173$35,781$38,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0$3,024

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

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Aluminum roof rack   $300$300
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$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$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300$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$7,300$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$5,335$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-4,969-4,829

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

Model Year20082011
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.4,091 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

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 washers50Yes
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 Requested180079%
Total Not Requested47521%
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%

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

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 washers50Yes
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 Requested180079%
Total Not Requested47521%
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%

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 washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%
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
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71551%
Total Not Requested67549%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

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
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71551%
Total Not Requested67549%

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