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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: $66,550

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $14,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,963

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $13,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSQ5
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $65,250 $73,250 $54,300
Base Invoice $60,683 $68,123 $50,500
designo Package 3,090 550  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 1,800
Lighting Package 800 800  
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,230 2,230  
Power trunk closer 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Carbon fiber trim 1,300 1,300 500
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990  
Prestige Package     4,200
S Sport Package     3,000
Warm Weather Package     1,200
designo Package 2,874 512  
Driver Assistance Package 2,092 2,092 1,674
Lighting Package 744 744  
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,074 2,074  
Power trunk closer 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 536
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Carbon fiber trim 1,209 1,209 466
Sunshades, second row 353 353  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921  
Prestige Package     3,906
S Sport Package     2,790
Warm Weather Package     1,116
Options (change) 14,780 12,240 11,275
Options (change) 13,745 11,383 10,488
Destination 925 925 975
Total Price $80,955 $86,415 $66,550
Total Invoice $75,353 $80,431 $61,963

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi SQ5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,239
Model Year201620162018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSQ5
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine469hp V8503hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$80,955$86,415$66,550
Adjustments for Features0-700-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,955$85,715$63,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,760$0
Total Invoice$75,353$80,431$61,963
Adjustments for Features0-652-2,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,353$79,779$59,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,426$0

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

Model Year201620162018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSQ5
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Turn assist  $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$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 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist  $0
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,790$7,490$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-652-2,849

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

Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in111.2 in
Length184.5 in183.9 in
Width71.3 in74.5 in
Height56.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.660.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested224070%
Total Not Requested95030%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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