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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: $53,465

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,806

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $5,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $41,400 $43,900
Base Invoice $32,876 $38,502 $40,828
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790  
Premium 1 Package 2,500    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530  
Special order charge 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Rear spoiler 300    
Rear side airbags 420 420 350
Proximity key 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090  
Wood trim   0  
Prestige Package     7,500
Driver Assist Package     3,250
S Line Package     2,500
Sport Interior Package     500
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595  
Premium 1 Package 2,325    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423  
Special order charge 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 443
Rear spoiler 279    
Rear side airbags 391 391 325
Proximity key 605 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014  
Wood trim   0  
Prestige Package     6,977
Driver Assist Package     3,023
S Line Package     2,327
Sport Interior Package     467
Options (change) 17,210 14,410 14,575
Options (change) 16,025 13,421 13,562
Destination 905 905 895
Total Price $53,465 $56,715 $59,370
Total Invoice $49,806 $52,828 $55,285

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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: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,536
Model Year201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/45-20
Total Price$53,465$56,715$59,370
Adjustments for Features0-350-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,465$56,365$56,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$49,806$52,828$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-326-2,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,806$52,502$52,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,696$0

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

Model Year201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$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 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Leather door panel trim$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 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,365$5,715$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-2,943

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

Model Year20132013
ModelC-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.5 in
Length180.7 in182.6 in
Width69.7 in74.0 in
Height56.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested216578%
Total Not Requested60022%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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