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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: $38,810

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,152

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5Q5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $39,300 $45,400 $47,500
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $36,550 $42,222 $44,177
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350      
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) 710 710 710 550 550 550
Sport Interior Package       750 750 750
Premium Plus Package       2,900    
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256      
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930      
iPod integration 349 349 349      
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 511 511 511
Sport Interior Package       697 697 697
Premium Plus Package       2,698    
Options (change) 6,385 6,385 4,985 4,200 1,300 1,300
Options (change) 5,939 5,939 4,637 3,906 1,208 1,208
Destination 825 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $38,810 $40,510 $42,710 $44,425 $47,625 $49,725
Total Invoice $36,152 $37,733 $39,779 $41,381 $44,355 $46,310

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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: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $276
Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5Q5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6220hp I4272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$38,810$40,510$42,710$44,425$47,625$49,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-5,910-6,160-6,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,810$39,335$41,260$38,515$41,465$43,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0$2,950$5,100
Total Invoice$36,152$37,733$39,779$41,381$44,355$46,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-5,505-5,737-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,152$36,639$38,429$35,876$38,618$40,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0$2,742$4,744

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

Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5Q5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rack   $300$300$300
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0   
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$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$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,390$2,565$2,840$7,300$7,550$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$5,910$6,160$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-5,505-5,737-5,690

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

Model Year20082015
ModelC-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.5 in
Length182.3 in182.6 in
Width69.7 in74.0 in
Height56.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.457.3 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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested180079%
Total Not Requested47521%

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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested180079%
Total Not Requested47521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 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
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested177577%
Total Not Requested52523%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%

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