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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: $8,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,127

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $7,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ7Q7Q7
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport3.0T3.0 TDI3.0T S Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $48,300 $53,400 $61,900
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $44,920 $49,662 $57,568
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970      
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 550 550 550
Wood trim 325   325   0      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 350 350 350
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Premium Plus Package           6,500    
Prestige Package             12,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902      
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 511 511 511
Wood trim 302   302   0      
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 325 325 325
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Premium Plus Package           6,047    
Prestige Package             11,160  
Options (change) 13,655 12,360 13,655 12,360 10,530 7,400 12,900 900
Options (change) 12,701 11,497 12,701 11,497 9,795 6,883 11,996 836
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $49,330 $48,455 $52,550 $51,665 $51,980 $56,625 $67,225 $63,725
Total Invoice $45,940 $45,127 $48,935 $48,112 $48,405 $52,728 $62,583 $59,329

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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: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,355
Model Year20122012201220122012201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ7Q7Q7
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport3.0T3.0 TDI3.0T S Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6280hp V6240hp V6 D333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12270, 14270, 14270, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/55-18275/45-20275/45-20
Total Price$49,330$48,455$52,550$51,665$51,980$56,625$67,225$63,725
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-4,560-6,085-6,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,605$48,455$50,125$49,965$51,255$52,065$61,140$57,415
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$0$9,075$5,350
Total Invoice$45,940$45,127$48,935$48,112$48,405$52,728$62,583$59,329
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-4,246-5,665-5,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,265$45,127$46,677$46,529$47,730$48,482$56,918$53,454
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$0$8,436$4,972

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ7Q7Q7
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport3.0T3.0 TDI3.0T S Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0  $0   
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250   
Power liftgate     $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear      $125$125
Sunshades, second row      $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150   
Hill descent control     $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor     $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500$500$500
Wide-view front camera      $150$150
Wide-view rear camera      $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails     $250$250$250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50$50$50
Cargo cover     $75$75$75
Cargo net     $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125$125
Rear HVAC unit      $400$400
Rear wiper     $175$175$175
Residual heat     $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0   
Bodyside cladding     $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     $1500$1500$1500
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Wheel-lip moldings       $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150$150
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75$75
Fog lights     $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  $100
Folding third row seats     $600$600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$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$5,305$4,580$7,005$6,280$5,305$9,140$10,665$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$4,560$6,085$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-4,246-5,665-5,875

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

Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassQ7
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in118.2 in
Length180.7 in200.3 in
Width69.7 in78.1 in
Height56.3 in68.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.5,193 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 in35.6 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
12.442.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.472.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Audi Q7 3.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel1500No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Bose, 270W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested222551%
Total Not Requested217549%

Option Package Details
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel1500No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Bose, 270W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested237538%
Total Not Requested395062%

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