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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,455

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $10,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,127

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $9,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ7Q7
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport3.6 Premium4.2 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $48,350 $58,600
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $44,965 $54,497
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 350 350
Wood trim 325   325   0    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Convenience Package           1,950  
Technology Package           4,300 1,750
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel           1,850 1,850
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 325 325
Wood trim 302   302   0    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Convenience Package           1,813  
Technology Package           4,001 1,628
Upgraded leather upholstery           930 930
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel           1,721 1,721
Options (change) 13,655 12,360 13,655 12,360 10,530 9,450 4,950
Options (change) 12,701 11,497 12,701 11,497 9,795 8,790 4,604
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 775 775
Total Price $49,330 $48,455 $52,550 $51,665 $51,980 $58,575 $64,325
Total Invoice $45,940 $45,127 $48,935 $48,112 $48,405 $54,530 $59,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,274
Model Year2012201220122012201220082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ7Q7
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport3.6 Premium4.2 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6280hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12350, 14350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/55-18275/45-20
Total Price$49,330$48,455$52,550$51,665$51,980$58,575$64,325
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-4,435-5,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,605$48,455$50,125$49,965$51,255$54,140$58,765
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$0$4,625
Total Invoice$45,940$45,127$48,935$48,112$48,405$54,530$59,876
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-4,129-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,265$45,127$46,677$46,529$47,730$50,401$54,701
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$0$4,300

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q7

Model Year2012201220122012201220082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ7Q7
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport3.6 Premium4.2 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  $0  
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250  
Power liftgate     $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear      $125
Sunshades, second row      $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50
Aluminum roof rails     $250$250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50$50
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo net     $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat     $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Bodyside cladding      $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     $1500$1500
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats     $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$5,180$4,455$6,880$6,155$5,180$8,890$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$4,435$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-4,129-5,175

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassQ7
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in118.2 in
Length180.7 in200.2 in
Width69.7 in78.1 in
Height56.3 in68.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.5,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.440.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.488.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Audi Q7 3.6 Premium

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Bose, 350W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q7 4.2 Premium

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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