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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: $51,385

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,854

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,314

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Model Year2017201720172017201720142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $44,400 $46,500
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $41,292 $43,247
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050          
Premium 3 Package 5,400 5,400 4,150   2,450    
Heated front seats 580 580          
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 500 500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700        
Leather seating surfaces     1,620        
Premium 4 Package       5,700      
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Prestige Package           7,500 7,500
S Line Plus Package           3,000  
Sport Interior Package           500 500
Driver Assist Package           3,000 3,000
Rear side airbags           350 350
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907          
Premium 3 Package 5,022 5,022 3,860   2,279    
Heated front seats 539 539          
Sunshades, second row 354 354 354 353 353    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 467 467
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651        
Leather seating surfaces     1,507        
Premium 4 Package       5,301      
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Prestige Package           6,977 6,977
S Line Plus Package           2,790  
Sport Interior Package           467 467
Driver Assist Package           2,790 2,790
Rear side airbags           325 325
Options (change) 10,960 10,960 9,050 10,870 5,030 14,850 11,850
Options (change) 10,194 10,194 8,418 10,109 4,678 13,816 11,026
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $51,385 $53,892 $61,975 $76,995 $78,755 $60,145 $59,245
Total Invoice $47,854 $49,903 $57,703 $71,670 $73,307 $56,003 $55,168

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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: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,627
Model Year2017201720172017201720142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$51,385$53,892$61,975$76,995$78,755$60,145$59,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,925-4,250-2,125-4,310-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,385$52,367$59,050$72,745$76,630$55,835$55,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,665$21,360$25,245$550$0
Total Invoice$47,854$49,903$57,703$71,670$73,307$56,003$55,168
Adjustments for Features0-1,412-2,723-3,956-1,978-4,013-3,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,854$48,491$54,980$67,714$71,329$51,990$51,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$637$7,126$19,860$23,475$509$0

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150  
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75$75
Power liftgate     $350$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  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150   
Collision preparation system, rear   $100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200   
Lane keeping assist   $400   
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50   
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125$125
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer   $200   
Ionizing air filtration   $50   
Rear air vents$100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding     $350$350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300    
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input     $50$50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
iPod integration     $100$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  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights   $200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100$100  
Cornering lights   $50 $50$50
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers     $50 
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights   $1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$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 panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,115$7,640$9,040$10,365$8,240$10,425$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,925$4,250$2,125$4,310$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,412-2,723-3,956-1,978-4,013-3,687

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

Model Year20172014
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 Capacity17.4 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

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested199055%
Total Not Requested165045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested199055%
Total Not Requested165045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134045%
Total Not Requested165055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200No
LED headlights250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested129030%
Total Not Requested307570%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested194070%
Total Not Requested82530%
S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - 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%
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 alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested194070%
Total Not Requested82530%
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 alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
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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