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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: $61,820

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $26,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,565

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $24,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelQ5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0TGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,900 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $40,828 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Prestige Package 7,500      
Driver Assist Package 3,250      
Sport Interior Package 500      
S Line Package 2,500      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Wood trim, alternative type 500 160 160 160
Rear side airbags 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720    
Multicontour seats   1,100    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800    
Special order charge   250    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250    
Lighting Package   1,390    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   180    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Prestige Package 6,977      
Driver Assist Package 3,023      
Sport Interior Package 467      
S Line Package 2,327      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,813 1,814 1,814 1,814
Wood trim, alternative type 467 149 149 149
Rear side airbags 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670    
Multicontour seats   1,023    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744    
Special order charge   233    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093    
Lighting Package   1,293    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   167    
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Options (change) 17,025 18,140 3,580 2,490
Options (change) 15,842 16,873 3,330 2,316
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $61,820 $88,685 $99,525 $128,785
Total Invoice $57,565 $82,550 $92,629 $119,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,512
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelQ5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0TGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9T7
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)255/45-20275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$61,820$88,685$99,525$128,785
Adjustments for Features0-5,880-5,595-9,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,820$82,805$93,930$119,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,125$36,535
Total Invoice$57,565$82,550$92,629$119,840
Adjustments for Features0-5,473-5,207-8,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,565$77,077$87,422$111,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,345$33,974

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2013201820182018
ModelQ5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0TGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
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 $850
Cruise control  $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 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150 $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400  
Pedestrian detection $50  
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
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   
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 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Active steering$1000   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,500$14,380$14,095$17,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,880$5,595$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,473-5,207-8,789

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20132018
ModelQ5GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in121.1 in
Length182.6 in202.0 in
Width74.0 in76.1 in
Height65.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 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
29.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.149.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested241587%
Total Not Requested35013%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested174071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested190083%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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