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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: $44,930

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,844

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $41,500
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $38,596
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 575
Wood trim 310      
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650  
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,600
Warm Weather Package       1,450
Premium Plus Package       4,000
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 536
Wood trim 288      
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604  
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,418
Warm Weather Package       1,350
Premium Plus Package       3,720
Options (change) 11,155 10,845 8,695 8,625
Options (change) 10,372 10,084 8,085 8,024
Destination 875 875 875 975
Total Price $44,930 $46,370 $48,570 $51,100
Total Invoice $41,844 $43,184 $45,230 $47,595

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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: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,338
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7S7
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$44,930$46,370$48,570$51,100
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-8,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,930$45,395$47,320$42,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,390$0
Total Invoice$41,844$43,184$45,230$47,595
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-8,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,844$42,276$44,066$39,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$2,222$0

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

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player, remote   $100
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,790$3,765$4,040$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$8,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-8,089

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

Model Year20092018
ModelC-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in111.0 in
Length182.3 in183.6 in
Width69.7 in74.5 in
Height56.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.460.4 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
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%

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
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%

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 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested89054%
Total Not Requested75046%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested207552%
Total Not Requested190048%

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