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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $49,005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||
| Difference: $7,115 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,638 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||
| Difference: $6,624 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $38,020 | $40,575 | $43,900 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $35,359 | $37,735 | $40,828 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 475 |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 350 |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Sport Interior Package | 500 | |||
| Prestige Package | 7,500 | |||
| S Line Package | 2,500 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 443 |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 325 |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Sport Interior Package | 467 | |||
| Prestige Package | 6,977 | |||
| S Line Package | 2,327 | |||
| Options (change) | 13,330 | 13,330 | 10,530 | 11,325 |
| Options (change) | 12,399 | 12,399 | 9,795 | 10,539 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 |
| Total Price | $49,005 | $52,225 | $51,980 | $56,120 |
| Total Invoice | $45,638 | $48,633 | $48,405 | $52,262 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,180 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,960 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 272hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 255/45-20 |
| Total Price | $49,005 | $52,225 | $51,980 | $56,120 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,700 | -200 | -3,935 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,005 | $50,525 | $51,780 | $52,185 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,520 | $2,775 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,638 | $48,633 | $48,405 | $52,262 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,583 | -186 | -3,664 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,638 | $47,050 | $48,219 | $48,598 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,412 | $2,581 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | |||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Aluminum roof rack | $300 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,765 | $5,465 | $3,965 | $7,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,700 | $200 | $3,935 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,583 | -186 | -3,664 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | Q5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.5 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 182.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 74.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 65.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 4,080 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 29.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 57.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 27% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 27% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T
| Sport Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1990 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 28% |
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/45WR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 100% |
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