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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: $54,430

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $5,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,687

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $5,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $42,100 $46,000 $48,100
Base Invoice $33,294 $39,153 $42,780 $44,734
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950    
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530    
Special order charge 250 250    
Premium 1 Package 2,500      
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Proximity key 650 650    
Rear side airbags 420 420 350 350
Rear spoiler 300      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Wood trim 325 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575 575
Prestige Package     7,500 7,500
Driver Assist Package     3,000 3,000
Sport Interior Package     750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744    
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423    
Special order charge 233 233    
Premium 1 Package 2,325      
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Proximity key 605 605    
Rear side airbags 391 391 325 325
Rear spoiler 279      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Wood trim 302 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 536 536
Prestige Package     6,977 6,977
Driver Assist Package     2,790 2,790
Sport Interior Package     697 697
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930 930
Options (change) 17,705 14,580 13,175 13,175
Options (change) 16,468 13,562 12,255 12,255
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $54,430 $57,605 $60,100 $62,200
Total Invoice $50,687 $53,640 $55,960 $57,914

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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: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,331
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$54,430$57,605$60,100$62,200
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,160-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,430$57,455$56,940$59,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,025$0$2,150
Total Invoice$50,687$53,640$55,960$57,914
Adjustments for Features0-140-2,942-2,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,687$53,500$53,018$55,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,813$0$2,000

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

Model Year2014201420162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300
Cargo cover  $75$75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$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$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,315$5,465$8,475$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,160$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-2,942-2,896

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

Model Year20142016
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.4,091 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

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
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%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
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%
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 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

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