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

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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,200

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $28,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,330

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $26,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelQ5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.2GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,000 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $39,990 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Prestige Package 7,100      
Luxury Package 2,300      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100      
Rear side airbags 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
designo Edition   4,900 4,200  
Lighting Package   1,390    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   180    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450    
Prestige Package 6,604      
Luxury Package 2,139      
Adaptive cruise control 1,954      
Rear side airbags 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
designo Edition   4,557 3,906  
Lighting Package   1,293    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   167    
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349    
Options (change) 12,325 15,480 5,670 380
Options (change) 11,465 14,397 5,273 353
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $56,200 $85,105 $100,445 $125,405
Total Invoice $52,330 $79,213 $93,479 $116,691

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,526
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelQ5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.2GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 1480, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$56,200$85,105$100,445$125,405
Adjustments for Features0-6,830-9,245-11,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,200$78,275$91,200$113,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,925$35,635
Total Invoice$52,330$79,213$93,479$116,691
Adjustments for Features0-6,357-8,604-10,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,330$72,856$84,875$105,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,019$33,139

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelQ5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.2GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control $150$150 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
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
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 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
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
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
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   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
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 release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,100$13,930$16,345$18,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,830$9,245$11,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,357-8,604-10,696

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20122017
ModelQ5GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in121.1 in
Length182.2 in202.0 in
Width74.0 in76.1 in
Height65.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.149.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested219085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested154063%
Total Not Requested90037%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested155057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested25016%
Total Not Requested135084%

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