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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: $49,990 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||
| Difference: $3,280 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | 45 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $38,020 | $40,575 | $43,300 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 575 |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 0 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 350 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 4,000 | |||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,600 | |||
| Warm Weather Package | 1,450 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 536 |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 0 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 325 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,720 | |||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,418 | |||
| Warm Weather Package | 1,350 | |||
| Options (change) | 14,315 | 14,315 | 11,190 | 8,975 |
| Options (change) | 13,315 | 13,315 | 10,409 | 8,349 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 995 |
| Total Price | $49,990 | $53,210 | $52,640 | $53,270 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 45 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,150 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | 45 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 248hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/60-18 |
| Total Price | $49,990 | $53,210 | $52,640 | $53,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,700 | 0 | -5,360 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,990 | $51,510 | $52,640 | $47,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,520 | $2,650 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | 45 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player, remote | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 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 | |
| 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 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,440 | $6,140 | $4,440 | $9,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,700 | $0 | $5,360 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,583 | 0 | -940 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2012 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | Q5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 183.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 74.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 65.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 4,046 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 41.7 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 | 40.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 37.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 26.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 60.4 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 | No |
| 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 | 1100 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 41% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
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 | No |
| 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 | 1100 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 41% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Audi Q5 45
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 2925 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 26% |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 43% |
| Warm Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 68% |
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