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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: $54,875

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $6,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,107

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $6,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $45,400 $47,500
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $42,222 $44,177
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050          
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
designo Package 3,800 3,100 3,100 500    
Heated front seats 580          
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler 350          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550
Power trunk closer 250          
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700        
Prestige Package         7,500 7,500
Driver Assist Package         3,000 3,000
Luxury Package         2,300 2,300
Sport Interior Package         750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000 1,000
Rear side airbags         350 350
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837          
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
designo Package 3,534 2,883 2,883 465    
Heated front seats 539          
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930    
Rear spoiler 326          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 511 511
Power trunk closer 233          
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651        
Prestige Package         6,977 6,977
Driver Assist Package         2,790 2,790
Luxury Package         2,139 2,140
Sport Interior Package         697 697
Adaptive dampers - electrical         930 930
Rear side airbags         325 325
Options (change) 13,630 9,400 7,850 6,100 15,450 15,450
Options (change) 12,679 8,744 7,301 5,674 14,369 14,370
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $54,875 $63,795 $74,945 $80,795 $61,775 $63,875
Total Invoice $51,107 $59,401 $69,769 $75,210 $57,516 $59,472

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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: $3,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,607
Model Year201820182018201820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$54,875$63,795$74,945$80,795$61,775$63,875
Adjustments for Features-875-1,1500-700-3,885-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,000$62,645$74,945$80,095$57,890$60,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,645$20,945$26,095$0$2,150
Total Invoice$51,107$59,401$69,769$75,210$57,516$59,472
Adjustments for Features-815-1,0710-652-3,617-3,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,292$58,330$69,769$74,558$53,899$55,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,038$19,477$24,266$0$2,002

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

Model Year201820182018201820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ5Q5
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$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$75
Power liftgate    $350$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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  
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$250
Knee airbag, driver$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    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $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
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input    $50$50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$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$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers    $50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150$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$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
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 cluster hood, leather    $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$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$8,040$6,890$7,590$10,775$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$1,150$0$700$3,885$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments-815-1,0710-652-3,617-3,571

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

Model Year20182015
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

Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested65028%
Total Not Requested170072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested179065%
Total Not Requested97535%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested179065%
Total Not Requested97535%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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