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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: $52,575 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $6,795 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,968 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $6,317 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $40,250 | $53,400 | $66,100 | $73,700 | $43,900 |
| Base Invoice | $37,433 | $49,662 | $61,473 | $68,541 | $40,828 |
| Premium Driver Assistance Package | 3,050 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Leather Seating Package | 1,950 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | 250 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Heated front seats | 580 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 475 |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 700 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 7,500 | ||||
| Driver Assist Package | 3,250 | ||||
| S Line Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Sport Interior Package | 500 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | ||||
| Premium Driver Assistance Package | 2,837 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | |
| Leather Seating Package | 1,814 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | 233 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | 354 | 354 | 353 | 353 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | 930 | 930 | 930 | |
| Heated front seats | 539 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 443 |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 791 | 791 | 791 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 651 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 6,977 | ||||
| Driver Assist Package | 3,023 | ||||
| S Line Package | 2,327 | ||||
| Sport Interior Package | 467 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,330 | 7,470 | 6,890 | 5,150 | 14,575 |
| Options (change) | 10,540 | 6,949 | 6,408 | 4,790 | 13,562 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 895 |
| Total Price | $52,575 | $61,865 | $73,985 | $79,845 | $59,370 |
| Total Invoice | $48,968 | $57,606 | $68,876 | $74,326 | $55,285 |
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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: $3,885 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,608 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 272hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 255/45-20 |
| Total Price | $52,575 | $61,865 | $73,985 | $79,845 | $59,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | -575 | -1,150 | 0 | -700 | -3,485 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,000 | $60,715 | $73,985 | $79,145 | $55,885 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,715 | $21,985 | $27,145 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $48,968 | $57,606 | $68,876 | $74,326 | $55,285 |
| Adjustments for Features | -536 | -1,071 | 0 | -652 | -3,245 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,432 | $56,535 | $68,876 | $73,674 | $52,040 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,103 | $20,444 | $25,242 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $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 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $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 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $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 steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active steering | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $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 | $7,765 | $8,340 | $7,190 | $7,890 | $10,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $575 | $1,150 | $0 | $700 | $3,485 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -536 | -1,071 | 0 | -652 | -3,245 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| 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 | 17.4 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
| Premium Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 72% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
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 | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| 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 |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1790 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 35% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Active steering | 1000 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 49% |
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - 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% |
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