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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,370

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,116

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSQ5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $52,700
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $49,012
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550
Rear spoiler 300      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Heated front seats 750 750 750  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 350
Rearview camera 460 460 460  
Wood trim 325      
Technology Package       4,000
Wood trim, alternative type       1,100
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 511
Rear spoiler 279      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Heated front seats 698 698 698  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 325
Rearview camera 428 428 428  
Wood trim 302      
Technology Package       3,720
Wood trim, alternative type       1,024
Options (change) 12,505 11,880 9,885 6,000
Options (change) 11,630 11,049 9,194 5,580
Destination 875 875 875 925
Total Price $47,370 $48,655 $50,750 $59,625
Total Invoice $44,116 $45,311 $47,260 $55,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,828
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSQ5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/45-20
Total Price$47,370$48,655$50,750$59,625
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,050-5,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,370$47,880$49,700$53,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$2,330$0
Total Invoice$44,116$45,311$47,260$55,517
Adjustments for Features0-722-978-5,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,116$44,589$46,282$49,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$473$2,166$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year2011201120112015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSQ5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Traffic + travel information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,440$3,215$3,490$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,050$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-722-978-5,573

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20112015
ModelC-ClassSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.5 in
Length182.3 in183.0 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.457.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested91550%
Total Not Requested90050%

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