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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: $40,990

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,181

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $35,900 $43,900
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $33,388 $40,828
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475 475
Sport Interior Package       500 500
Premium Plus Package       4,300  
S Line Package         2,500
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976    
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 443 443
Sport Interior Package       467 467
Premium Plus Package       4,000  
S Line Package         2,327
Options (change) 7,215 7,215 5,065 5,275 3,475
Options (change) 6,709 6,709 4,710 4,910 3,237
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Total Price $40,990 $42,740 $44,940 $42,070 $48,270
Total Invoice $38,181 $39,809 $41,855 $39,193 $44,960

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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: $4,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,865
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6211hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$40,990$42,740$44,940$42,070$48,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-5,235-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,990$41,565$43,490$36,835$42,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,500$0$5,400
Total Invoice$38,181$39,809$41,855$39,193$44,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-4,877-5,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,181$38,715$40,505$34,316$39,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,324$0$5,023

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

Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T3.0T
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$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250
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  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
SD Card slot   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,715$2,890$3,165$6,950$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$5,235$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-4,877-5,621

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

Model Year20092013
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
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 Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%

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
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 Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%

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?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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