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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: $57,165

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $43,300
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Premium 4 Package 8,650 8,650 7,400 5,700 5,700  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 990  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
designo Package       3,100 500  
Driver Assistance Package           1,800
Premium Plus Package           4,000
Prestige Package           5,300
Warm Weather Package           1,450
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000
Rear side airbags           350
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Premium 4 Package 8,045 8,045 6,882 5,301 5,301  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 921  
Sunshades, second row 354 354 354 353 353  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
designo Package       2,883 465  
Driver Assistance Package           1,674
Premium Plus Package           3,720
Prestige Package           4,930
Warm Weather Package           1,350
Adaptive dampers - electrical           930
Rear side airbags           325
Options (change) 16,740 16,740 14,830 13,910 11,310 14,475
Options (change) 15,571 15,571 13,794 12,937 10,519 13,465
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $57,165 $59,672 $67,755 $80,035 $85,035 $58,770

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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: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,592
Model Year201720172017201720172020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8248hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$57,165$59,672$67,755$80,035$85,035$58,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,925-1,675-2,375-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,165$58,147$64,830$78,360$82,660$55,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,665$21,195$25,495$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware     $1100
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving     $100
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Evasive maneuver assist     $200
Following distance indicator     $25
Hill descent control     $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor     $50
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$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$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
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    
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Regenerative braking     $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Android Auto support     $100
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote     $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     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights     $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist     $0
Road sign information     $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$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 door armrests (optional)     $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$6,365$7,890$9,290$8,040$8,740$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,925$1,675$2,375$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,413-2,723-1,559-2,211-821

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

Model Year20172020
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 Capacity17.4 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

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 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested509079%
Total Not Requested137521%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested509079%
Total Not Requested137521%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested444076%
Total Not Requested137524%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested269074%
Total Not Requested92526%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested419082%
Total Not Requested92518%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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 cameras300Yes
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 Requested244064%
Total Not Requested135036%
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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