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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: $56,700

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,797

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $42,950
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $40,373
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,800
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 2,700        
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970  
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 575
Wood trim 325   0    
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  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990  
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Premium Plus Package         4,000
Prestige Package         5,300
Warm Weather Package         1,450
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604 1,674
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 2,511        
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Lighting Package 744 744 744 744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902  
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 536
Wood trim 302   0    
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  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921  
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Premium Plus Package         3,720
Prestige Package         4,930
Warm Weather Package         1,350
Adaptive dampers - electrical         930
Options (change) 17,375 14,350 14,090 11,500 14,475
Options (change) 16,160 13,347 13,104 10,695 13,465
Destination 925 925 925 925 995
Total Price $56,700 $63,865 $78,915 $84,325 $58,420
Total Invoice $52,797 $59,461 $73,456 $78,487 $54,833

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,916
Model Year20152015201520152019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8248hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$56,700$63,865$78,915$84,325$58,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-625-1,775-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,700$61,790$78,290$82,550$54,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,090$21,590$25,850$0
Total Invoice$52,797$59,461$73,456$78,487$54,833
Adjustments for Features0-1,932-582-1,652-3,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,797$57,529$72,874$76,835$50,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,732$20,077$24,038$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware    $1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving    $100
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
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 
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist    $200
Following distance indicator    $25
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Turn assist    $25
Vehicle exit assist    $25
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Aluminum roof rails    $250
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 
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights    $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist    $0
Road sign information    $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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 door armrests (optional)    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,090$8,165$6,715$7,865$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$625$1,775$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,932-582-1,652-3,952

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

Model Year20152019
ModelC-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in111.0 in
Length184.5 in183.6 in
Width71.3 in74.5 in
Height56.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.660.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
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 only750Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested312597%
Total Not Requested1003%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested214056%
Total Not Requested165044%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

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