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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: $52,335 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | ||||||
| Difference: $4,410 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,738 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | ||||||
| Difference: $4,107 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 | Q5 |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | 3.0T | 3.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 | $44,400 | $46,500 |
| Base Invoice | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 | $41,292 | $43,247 |
| 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 | 500 | 500 |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 350 | 350 |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | 380 | ||
| Power trunk closer | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | |||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 325 | 0 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Prestige Package | 7,500 | 7,500 | ||||
| S Line Plus Package | 3,000 | |||||
| Sport Interior Package | 500 | 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 | 467 | 467 |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 325 | 325 |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 354 | 354 | 353 | 353 | ||
| Power trunk closer | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | |||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 302 | 0 | 467 | 467 | ||
| Prestige Package | 6,977 | 6,977 | ||||
| S Line Plus Package | 2,790 | |||||
| Sport Interior Package | 467 | 467 | ||||
| Options (change) | 13,010 | 10,310 | 10,375 | 7,460 | 12,350 | 9,350 |
| Options (change) | 12,101 | 9,590 | 9,649 | 6,938 | 11,493 | 8,703 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $52,335 | $59,825 | $75,200 | $80,285 | $57,645 | $56,745 |
| Total Invoice | $48,738 | $55,704 | $70,001 | $74,730 | $53,680 | $52,845 |
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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: $3,375 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,143 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 | Q5 |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | 3.0T | 3.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 272hp V6 | 240hp V6 D |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 255/45-20 | 235/55-19 |
| Total Price | $52,335 | $59,825 | $75,200 | $80,285 | $57,645 | $56,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,300 | -850 | -2,000 | -1,585 | -1,035 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,335 | $57,525 | $74,350 | $78,285 | $56,060 | $55,710 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,190 | $22,015 | $25,950 | $350 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $48,738 | $55,704 | $70,001 | $74,730 | $53,680 | $52,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,142 | -791 | -1,862 | -1,476 | -964 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,738 | $53,562 | $69,210 | $72,868 | $52,204 | $51,881 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,824 | $20,472 | $24,130 | $323 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 | Q5 |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | 3.0T | 3.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $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 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $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 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Aluminum roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $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 | $350 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $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 | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $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 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $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 | $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 | $7,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,300 | $850 | $2,000 | $1,585 | $1,035 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,142 | -791 | -1,862 | -1,476 | -964 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | Q5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 110.5 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 182.6 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 74.0 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 65.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 4,080 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 37.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 29.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 | 57.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 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 |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2190 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 21% |
| S Line Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/45WR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 45% |
| Sport Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 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 |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2190 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 21% |
| Sport Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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