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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: $58,525

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $29,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,503

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $26,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelQ5GLSGLS
Trim2.0TGLS450GLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,500 $68,700 $93,850
Base Invoice $38,596 $63,891 $87,281
Prestige Package 5,300    
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Warm Weather Package 1,450    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 2,250 1,375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720  
Cargo cover 225    
Rear side airbags 350    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 800  
Class III trailer hitch 850    
Class IV trailer hitch   575 575
Multicontour seats   1,100  
Premium 1 Package   3,830  
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Lighting Package   1,390  
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090
Heated second row seats   620 620
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570  
Sunshades, second row   380 380
Prestige Package 4,930    
Premium Plus Package 3,720    
Warm Weather Package 1,350    
Cold Weather Package 466    
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 2,093 1,279
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670  
Cargo cover 209    
Rear side airbags 325    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 744  
Class III trailer hitch 792    
Class IV trailer hitch   535 535
Multicontour seats   1,023  
Premium 1 Package   3,562  
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Lighting Package   1,293  
Heated steering wheel   233 233
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014
Heated second row seats   577 577
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530  
Sunshades, second row   353 353
Options (change) 16,050 17,935 4,290
Options (change) 14,932 16,683 3,991
Destination 975 925 925
Total Price $58,525 $87,560 $99,065
Total Invoice $54,503 $81,499 $92,197

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,176
Model Year201820172017
ModelQ5GLSGLS
Trim2.0TGLS450GLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionS7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 1980, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$58,525$87,560$99,065
Adjustments for Features0-3,030-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,525$84,530$94,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,415
Total Invoice$54,503$81,499$92,197
Adjustments for Features0-2,820-3,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,503$78,679$88,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,684

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year201820172017
ModelQ5GLSGLS
Trim2.0TGLS450GLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100  
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
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$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Evasive maneuver assist$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Turn assist$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Predictive efficiency assist$0  
Road sign information$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
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
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Total Value of Features$8,125$11,155$12,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,820-3,834

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182017
ModelQ5GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in121.1 in
Length183.6 in202.0 in
Width74.5 in76.1 in
Height65.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
26.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
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 display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested209055%
Total Not Requested170045%
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 headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Vehicle exit assist25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested387597%
Total Not Requested1003%
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%
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 assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested215093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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 system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested229088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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