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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,795

Audi Q5 45   
Difference: $1,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelQ5GLCGLCGLC
Trim45GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,300 $43,200 $59,900 $73,900
Warm Weather Package 1,450      
Premium Plus Package 4,000      
Prestige Package 5,300      
Cold Weather Package 500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420
Cargo cover 225      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720
Leather Seating Package   2,050    
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium 1 Package   1,350    
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,030 450 450
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990
Heated second row seats   580 580 580
Special order charge   250 250 250
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620
Wood trim     0 0
Warm Weather Package 1,350      
Premium Plus Package 3,720      
Prestige Package 4,930      
Cold Weather Package 466      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930      
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391
Cargo cover 209      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670 670
Leather Seating Package   1,907    
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 1,767 1,767
Premium 1 Package   1,256    
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   958 419 419
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395 1,395
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921
Heated second row seats   539 539 539
Special order charge   233 233 233
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 13,400 14,910 12,550 12,550
Options (change) 12,466 13,869 11,674 11,674
Destination 1,095 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $57,795 $59,160 $73,500 $87,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi Q5 45
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $983
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelQ5GLCGLCGLC
Trim45GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp I4 H255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionS7T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$57,795$59,160$73,500$87,500
Adjustments for Features-2,0950-3,685-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,700$59,160$69,815$83,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,655$24,005

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year2021202120212021
ModelQ5GLCGLCGLC
Trim45GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$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   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
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
Metal pedals  $75$75
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
Power-folding second row seats $700$700$700
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$7,790$5,695$9,380$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$0$3,685$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments-4920-638-630

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20212021
ModelQ5GLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in113.1 in
Length183.6 in183.8 in
Width74.5 in74.8 in
Height65.3 in65.5 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 45

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested292591%
Total Not Requested3009%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300Yes
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested244064%
Total Not Requested135036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights-500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested-350-233%
Total Not Requested500333%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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