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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: $49,980 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury | ||||||
| Difference: $520 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,549 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury | ||||||
| Difference: $473 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 3.2 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $35,800 | $36,250 | $39,400 | $39,850 | $42,100 | $37,350 |
| Base Invoice | $33,294 | $33,713 | $36,642 | $37,061 | $39,153 | $34,735 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | |
| Lane departure warning | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 475 |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 350 |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Prestige Package | 11,500 | |||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | |
| Lane departure warning | 814 | 814 | 814 | 814 | 814 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 441 |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | ||
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 325 |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Prestige Package | 10,696 | |||||
| Options (change) | 14,100 | 12,805 | 14,100 | 12,805 | 10,975 | 12,325 |
| Options (change) | 13,115 | 11,911 | 13,115 | 11,911 | 10,209 | 11,462 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 825 |
| Total Price | $50,825 | $49,980 | $54,425 | $53,580 | $54,000 | $50,500 |
| Total Invoice | $47,334 | $46,549 | $50,682 | $49,897 | $50,287 | $47,022 |
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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: $1,890 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,771 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 3.2 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 270hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/55-19 |
| Total Price | $50,825 | $49,980 | $54,425 | $53,580 | $54,000 | $50,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -725 | 0 | -2,575 | -1,850 | -875 | -2,410 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,100 | $49,980 | $51,850 | $51,730 | $53,125 | $48,090 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $120 | $0 | $1,870 | $1,750 | $3,145 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $47,334 | $46,549 | $50,682 | $49,897 | $50,287 | $47,022 |
| Adjustments for Features | -675 | 0 | -2,398 | -1,723 | -815 | -2,244 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,659 | $46,549 | $48,284 | $48,174 | $49,472 | $44,778 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $110 | $0 | $1,735 | $1,625 | $2,923 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 3.2 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,765 | $4,040 | $6,615 | $5,890 | $4,915 | $6,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $725 | $0 | $2,575 | $1,850 | $875 | $2,410 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -675 | 0 | -2,398 | -1,723 | -815 | -2,244 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | Q5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.5 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 182.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 74.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 65.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,958 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 19.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 41.1 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 | 19.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 55.1 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 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% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 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% |
| 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% |
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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 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% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 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% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 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% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 235/55HR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4765 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 24% |
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