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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: $65,125

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,638

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSQ5
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $52,700
Base Invoice $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $49,012
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200  
designo Package 3,100 3,100 500  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450  
Black exterior trim (optional) 300 750 750 500
Carbon fiber trim 975 975 975 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850   850  
Prestige Package       7,500
Luxury Package       2,100
Rear side airbags       350
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046  
designo Package 2,883 2,883 465  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651      
Sunshades, second row 354 353 353  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419  
Black exterior trim (optional) 279 698 698 467
Carbon fiber trim 907 907 907 467
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163 1,163 1,163  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 511
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791   791  
Prestige Package       6,977
Luxury Package       1,954
Rear side airbags       325
Options (change) 11,925 10,825 9,075 11,500
Options (change) 11,093 10,069 8,442 10,701
Destination 995 995 995 925
Total Price $66,320 $77,920 $83,770 $65,125
Total Invoice $61,750 $72,537 $77,978 $60,638

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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: $1,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,237
Model Year2018201820182015
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)?, 5590, 13590, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$66,320$77,920$83,770$65,125
Adjustments for Features-1,4000-700-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,920$77,920$83,070$63,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,000$18,150$0
Total Invoice$61,750$72,537$77,978$60,638
Adjustments for Features-1,3040-652-1,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,446$72,537$77,326$59,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,091$16,880$0

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

Model Year2018201820182015
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power liftgate   $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 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
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 
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 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge$75$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,565$7,165$7,865$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0$700$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3040-652-1,429

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

Model Year20182015
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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 headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Total Requested179065%
Total Not Requested97535%
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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