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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: $48,315

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,994

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $44,400 $46,500
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $41,292 $43,247
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500 1,500    
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400    
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650    
Proximity key 1,130 1,130    
Rearview camera 450 450    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070    
Rear side airbags 410 410 350 350
Rear spoiler 300      
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590    
Wood trim 320      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 500 500
Sport Interior Package     500 500
Navigation Plus Package     3,550 3,550
S Line Plus Package     3,000  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395 1,395    
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302    
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464    
Proximity key 1,051 1,051    
Rearview camera 418 418    
Panoramic sunroof 995 995    
Rear side airbags 381 381 325 325
Rear spoiler 279      
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479    
Wood trim 298      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 467 467
Sport Interior Package     467 467
Navigation Plus Package     3,301 3,301
S Line Plus Package     2,790  
Options (change) 13,840 10,920 7,900 4,900
Options (change) 12,871 10,155 7,350 4,560
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $48,315 $51,545 $53,195 $52,295
Total Invoice $44,994 $47,998 $49,537 $48,702

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $772
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionM6T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$48,315$51,545$53,195$52,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,160-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,315$50,495$48,035$47,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$550$0
Total Invoice$44,994$47,998$49,537$48,702
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,805-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,994$47,020$44,732$44,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$510$0

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

Model Year2010201020142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $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  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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, passenger seat  $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,690$3,740$7,850$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,160$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,805-4,480

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

Model Year20102014
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

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 2 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested205077%
Total Not Requested60023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 2 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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 controls100Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested91557%
Total Not Requested70043%
S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

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 controls100Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested91557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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