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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: $52,690

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,068

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $43,000
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $39,990
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Interior Package 2,880 2,880        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 475
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Wood trim 325 325 325 325 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380  
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250  
designo Package     3,620 3,090 550  
Prestige Package           7,100
Luxury Package           2,300
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Interior Package 2,678 2,678        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 443
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Wood trim 302 302 302 302 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Sunshades, second row 354 354 354 353 353  
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233  
designo Package     3,367 2,874 512  
Prestige Package           6,604
Luxury Package           2,139
Options (change) 12,815 12,815 11,955 9,905 7,040 9,875
Options (change) 11,919 11,919 11,119 9,211 6,547 9,186
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $52,690 $55,187 $63,680 $76,080 $81,215 $53,750
Total Invoice $49,068 $51,107 $59,288 $70,819 $75,595 $50,051

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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: $450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $415
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$52,690$55,187$63,680$76,080$81,215$53,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,725-1,675-2,375-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,690$53,662$60,955$74,405$78,840$53,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$8,265$21,715$26,150$0
Total Invoice$49,068$51,107$59,288$70,819$75,595$50,051
Adjustments for Features0-1,412-2,537-1,559-2,211-568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,068$49,695$56,751$69,260$73,384$49,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$627$7,683$20,192$24,316$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control     $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
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$0 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$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$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     $200
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,065$8,590$9,790$8,740$9,440$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,725$1,675$2,375$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,412-2,537-1,559-2,211-568

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

Model Year20162012
ModelC-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in110.5 in
Length184.5 in182.2 in
Width71.3 in74.0 in
Height56.8 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.1 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.655.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested165075%
Total Not Requested55025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
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
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested196576%
Total Not Requested62524%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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