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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: $47,370

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,116

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $37,200
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $34,596
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Rear spoiler 300      
Wood trim 325      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 350
Heated front seats 750 750 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Rearview camera 460 460 460  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Prestige Package       11,000
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511  
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 441
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Rear spoiler 279      
Wood trim 302      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 325
Heated front seats 698 698 698  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Rearview camera 428 428 428  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Prestige Package       10,230
Options (change) 12,505 11,880 9,885 11,825
Options (change) 11,630 11,049 9,194 10,996
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $47,370 $48,655 $50,750 $49,850
Total Invoice $44,116 $45,311 $47,260 $46,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,015
Model Year2011201120112009
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$47,370$48,655$50,750$49,850
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,050-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,370$47,880$49,700$45,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$2,330$0
Total Invoice$44,116$45,311$47,260$46,417
Adjustments for Features0-722-978-4,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,116$44,589$46,282$42,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$473$2,166$0

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

Model Year2011201120112009
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
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 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
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, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals$75 $75 
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$2,190$2,965$3,240$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,050$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-722-978-4,316

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

Model Year20112009
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested389064%
Total Not Requested217536%

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