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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: $44,280

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,240

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $37,350
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $34,735
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475
Wood trim 310      
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Prestige Package       11,500
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 441
Wood trim 288      
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976  
Prestige Package       10,696
Options (change) 10,505 10,195 8,045 11,975
Options (change) 9,768 9,480 7,481 11,137
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $44,280 $45,720 $47,920 $50,150
Total Invoice $41,240 $42,580 $44,626 $46,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $396
Model Year2009200920092010
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, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$44,280$45,720$47,920$50,150
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,280$44,745$46,670$44,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,390$0
Total Invoice$41,240$42,580$44,626$46,697
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-5,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,240$41,672$43,462$41,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$2,222$0

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

Model Year2009200920092010
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
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
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$1,940$2,915$3,190$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-5,061

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

Model Year20092010
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

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested62525%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested62525%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested369059%
Total Not Requested257541%

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