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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: $49,035

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $14,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,668

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $13,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSQ5
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $53,300
Base Invoice $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $49,570
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
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  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 575
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 350
Wood trim 325   325   0  
Prestige Package           7,500
Wood trim, alternative type           1,100
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
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  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 536
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 325
Wood trim 302   302   0  
Prestige Package           6,977
Wood trim, alternative type           1,024
Options (change) 13,655 12,360 13,655 12,360 10,530 9,525
Options (change) 12,701 11,497 12,701 11,497 9,795 8,862
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 925
Total Price $49,910 $49,035 $53,510 $52,625 $52,835 $63,750
Total Invoice $46,482 $45,668 $49,830 $49,007 $49,202 $59,357

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,816
Model Year201320132013201320132016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSQ5
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/45-20
Total Price$49,910$49,035$53,510$52,625$52,835$63,750
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,575-1,850-875-4,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,185$49,035$50,935$50,775$51,960$59,590
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,900$1,740$2,925$0
Total Invoice$46,482$45,668$49,830$49,007$49,202$59,357
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,398-1,723-815-3,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,807$45,668$47,432$47,284$48,387$55,484
Cost Above Minimum$139$0$1,764$1,616$2,719$0

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

Model Year201320132013201320132016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSQ5
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0  $0 
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250 
Power liftgate     $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control     $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250
Rollover sensor     $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Aluminum roof rack     $300
Cargo cover     $75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear wiper     $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
iPod integration     $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
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$150 
Metal pedals$75 $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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,615$3,890$6,465$5,740$4,765$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,575$1,850$875$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,398-1,723-815-3,873

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

Model Year20132016
ModelC-ClassSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.5 in
Length180.7 in183.0 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 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%
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, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

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%
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, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 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%
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, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

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%
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, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested216578%
Total Not Requested60022%

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