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

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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,125

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $9,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,053

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $8,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018201820182018
ModelQ5GLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim3.0TGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,400 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $43,152 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Prestige Package 6,800          
Sport Interior Package 750          
Luxury Package 2,300          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000          
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0    
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720    
Premium 3 Package   9,080 5,010 4,890    
Multicontour front seats   1,100        
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760 760 760 760 760
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570    
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250
designo Package       4,200    
Prestige Package 6,324          
Sport Interior Package 697          
Luxury Package 2,139          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930          
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0    
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670 670    
Premium 3 Package   8,444 4,659 4,548    
Multicontour front seats   1,023        
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930 930
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707 707 707 707 707
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530    
Special order charge   233 233 233 233 233
designo Package       3,906    
Options (change) 11,775 15,520 10,350 12,810 2,430 2,430
Options (change) 10,951 14,435 9,627 11,915 2,261 2,261
Destination 950 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $59,125 $68,715 $79,095 $76,420 $105,975 $113,125
Total Invoice $55,053 $63,976 $73,630 $70,856 $98,628 $105,277

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,848
Model Year201720182018201820182018
ModelQ5GLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim3.0TGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$59,125$68,715$79,095$76,420$105,975$113,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,155-3,880-4,855-3,580-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,125$67,560$75,215$71,565$102,395$108,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,655$4,005$34,835$41,335
Total Invoice$55,053$63,976$73,630$70,856$98,628$105,277
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-3,612-4,502-3,332-3,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,053$62,901$70,018$66,354$95,296$101,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,117$3,453$32,395$38,439

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year201720182018201820182018
ModelQ5GLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim3.0TGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850  
Cruise control    $150$150
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Aluminum roof rack$300     
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50     
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights$50     
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Door sill trim plates$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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     
Massage, driver seat $100    
Massage, passenger seat $100    
Memory system, passenger seat $150 $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200     
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$8,325$9,480$12,205$13,180$11,905$12,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155$3,880$4,855$3,580$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,075-3,612-4,502-3,332-3,937

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20172018
ModelQ5GLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in114.8 in
Length182.6 in189.1 in
Width74.0 in75.8 in
Height65.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.1 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested376591%
Total Not Requested3509%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested244034%
Total Not Requested475066%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested60013%
Total Not Requested390087%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested60013%
Total Not Requested390087%

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