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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: $52,335

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $4,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,738

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $3,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $43,900
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $40,828
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 2,700        
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 475
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
Blind spot warning system 550 550 550 550  
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250  
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Wood trim, alternative type     325 0 500
Prestige Package         7,500
S Line Package         2,500
Sport Interior Package         500
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 2,511        
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 443
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 325
Special order charge 233 233      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353  
Blind spot warning system 512 512 512 512  
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233  
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Wood trim, alternative type     302 0 467
Prestige Package         6,977
S Line Package         2,327
Sport Interior Package         467
Options (change) 13,010 10,310 10,375 7,460 11,825
Options (change) 12,101 9,590 9,649 6,938 11,006
Destination 925 925 925 925 895
Total Price $52,335 $59,825 $75,200 $80,285 $56,620
Total Invoice $48,738 $55,704 $70,001 $74,730 $52,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,515
Model Year20152015201520152013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$52,335$59,825$75,200$80,285$56,620
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-850-2,000-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,335$57,525$74,350$78,285$55,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,190$22,015$25,950$0
Total Invoice$48,738$55,704$70,001$74,730$52,729
Adjustments for Features0-2,142-791-1,862-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,738$53,562$69,210$72,868$51,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,824$20,472$24,130$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Aluminum roof rack    $300
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
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$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim $300   
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,840$9,140$7,690$8,840$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$850$2,000$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,142-791-1,862-1,476

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

Model Year20152013
ModelC-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in110.5 in
Length184.5 in182.6 in
Width71.3 in74.0 in
Height56.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.657.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested219079%
Total Not Requested57521%
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 seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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