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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: $62,400

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $34,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016202120212021
ModelQ5Q5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,000 $48,100 $76,000 $98,850 $132,100
Prestige Package 7,500 7,500      
Luxury Package 2,300 2,300      
Driver Assist Package 3,000 3,000      
Sport Interior Package 750 750      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 800    
Rear side airbags 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 720    
Multicontour seats     1,100 1,100  
Premium 1 Package     3,830 3,830  
Special order charge     250    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 1,375  
designo Edition     4,900 4,200  
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     180 180  
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570 570  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450 1,450  
Paint, special red       360  
Prestige Package 6,977 6,977      
Luxury Package 2,139 2,140      
Driver Assist Package 2,790 2,790      
Sport Interior Package 697 697      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 930 744    
Rear side airbags 325 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 670    
Multicontour seats     1,023 1,023  
Premium 1 Package     3,562 3,562  
Special order charge     233    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 1,279  
designo Edition     4,557 3,906  
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     167 167  
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530 530  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349 1,349  
Paint, special red       335  
Options (change) 15,475 15,475 19,880 16,895 380
Options (change) 14,394 14,395 18,490 15,713 353
Destination 925 925 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $62,400 $64,500 $96,930 $116,795 $133,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi Q5 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,743
Model Year20162016202120212021
ModelQ5Q5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D362hp I6 H483hp V8 H603hp V8 H
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 1480, 880, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19275/50-20275/45-21275/50-21
Total Price$62,400$64,500$96,930$116,795$133,530
Adjustments for Features-500-7,080-6,580-8,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,350$64,500$89,850$110,215$124,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0$20,365$34,735

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20162016202120212021
ModelQ5Q5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Power door closers    $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$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$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$400 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards    $350
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0    
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
iPod integration$100$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$75   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Active steering$1000$1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,850$8,800$15,880$15,380$17,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$7,080$6,580$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-1,427-944-94

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20162021
ModelQ5GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in123.4 in
Length182.6 in205.0 in
Width74.0 in79.9 in
Height65.2 in71.8 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.5,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in41.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.142.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft384.7 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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested241587%
Total Not Requested35013%
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, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested241587%
Total Not Requested35013%
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, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 450

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%
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
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
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested190083%
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 GLS 580

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
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
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested190083%
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%

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