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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,675

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $22,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,711

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $21,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassQ5
TrimE400AMG E63 S2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $63,050 $106,950 $41,500
Base Invoice $58,637 $99,464 $38,596
Premium 3 Package 9,500    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Heated steering wheel 250    
Heated second row seats 620 580  
Special order charge 250    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 700    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Rear side airbags 420 670 350
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
Advanced Lighting Package   1,500  
AMG Premium Package   3,600  
Wood trim   0  
Sunshades, second row   380  
Front sport buckets   2,500  
Driver Assistance Package     1,800
Premium Plus Package     4,000
Prestige Package     5,300
Warm Weather Package     1,450
Cold Weather Package     500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Cargo cover     225
Premium 3 Package 8,835    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Heated steering wheel 233    
Heated second row seats 577 539  
Special order charge 233    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 651    
Panoramic sunroof 930    
Rear side airbags 391 623 325
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 536
Advanced Lighting Package   1,395  
AMG Premium Package   3,348  
Wood trim   0  
Sunshades, second row   353  
Front sport buckets   2,325  
Driver Assistance Package     1,674
Premium Plus Package     3,720
Prestige Package     4,930
Warm Weather Package     1,350
Cold Weather Package     466
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Cargo cover     209
Options (change) 16,290 10,710 15,200
Options (change) 15,153 9,960 14,140
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $80,335 $118,655 $57,675
Total Invoice $74,785 $110,419 $53,711

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,627
Model Year201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassQ5
TrimE400AMG E63 S2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6603hp V8252hp I4
TransmissionT9T9S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/35-20255/45-20
Total Price$80,335$118,655$57,675
Adjustments for Features-480-2,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,855$116,550$57,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,695$0
Total Invoice$74,785$110,419$53,711
Adjustments for Features-447-1,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,338$108,460$53,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,122$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassQ5
TrimE400AMG E63 S2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100
Automated lane change$300$300 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Active safety seat bolsters$0  
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0 
Drift mode $0 
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Turn assist  $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist  $0
Road sign information  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,905$10,530$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$2,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-447-1,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassQ5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in111.0 in
Length194.2 in183.6 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height57.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested457570%
Total Not Requested195030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

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 assist200Yes
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%
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, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
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 Requested312597%
Total Not Requested1003%
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 display250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested249066%
Total Not Requested130034%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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