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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: $51,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,133

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $1,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $42,500
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $39,526
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 350
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 475
Wood trim     0  
Adaptive cruise control       2,100
Prestige Package       7,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 325
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 443
Wood trim     0  
Adaptive cruise control       1,954
Prestige Package       6,696
Options (change) 15,430 15,430 12,630 10,125
Options (change) 14,352 14,352 11,748 9,418
Destination 905 905 905 875
Total Price $51,685 $55,285 $54,935 $53,500
Total Invoice $48,133 $51,481 $51,155 $49,819

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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: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $536
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$51,685$55,285$54,935$53,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-350-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,685$53,435$54,585$52,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,900$0
Total Invoice$48,133$51,481$51,155$49,819
Adjustments for Features0-1,723-326-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,133$49,758$50,829$48,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,696$0

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

Model Year2013201320132011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
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  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,765$7,615$6,115$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$350$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-326-1,150

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

Model Year20132011
ModelC-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.5 in
Length180.7 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in74.0 in
Height56.3 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,091 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

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-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested224083%
Total Not Requested47517%

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