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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: $66,280

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,707

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $1,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSQ5
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $52,700
Base Invoice $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $49,012
Premium 3 Package 4,150   2,450  
designo Package 3,500 3,100 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Carbon fiber trim 975 975 975 500
Black exterior trim (optional) 200 750 750 500
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700      
Premium 4 Package   5,700    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450  
Prestige Package       7,500
Driver Assist Package       2,750
Luxury Package       2,100
Rear side airbags       350
Premium 3 Package 3,860   2,279  
designo Package 3,255 2,883 465  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 511
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163 1,163 1,163  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Carbon fiber trim 907 907 907 467
Black exterior trim (optional) 186 698 698 467
Sunshades, second row 354 353 353  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651      
Premium 4 Package   5,301    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419  
Prestige Package       6,977
Driver Assist Package       2,557
Luxury Package       1,954
Rear side airbags       325
Options (change) 13,355 14,805 8,955 14,250
Options (change) 12,422 13,770 8,330 13,258
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $66,280 $80,930 $82,680 $67,875
Total Invoice $61,707 $75,331 $76,959 $63,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $339
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSQ5
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$66,280$80,930$82,680$67,875
Adjustments for Features-1,050-2,1250-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,230$78,805$82,680$65,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,575$17,450$0
Total Invoice$61,707$75,331$76,959$63,195
Adjustments for Features-978-1,9780-2,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,729$73,353$76,959$61,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,624$16,230$0

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

Model Year2017201720172015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSQ5
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150  
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200  
Ionizing air filtration $50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge$75$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Cornering lights $50 $50
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,815$9,890$7,765$10,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$2,125$0$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-978-1,9780-2,127

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

Model Year20172015
ModelC-ClassSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in110.5 in
Length184.5 in183.0 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.657.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134045%
Total Not Requested165055%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested129030%
Total Not Requested307570%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109048%
Total Not Requested120052%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194070%
Total Not Requested82530%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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