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

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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,200

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $11,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,330

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $10,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelQ5M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.2ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,000 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $39,990 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Luxury Package 2,300      
Prestige Package 7,100      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100      
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310  
designo Package   4,600 4,600  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950
Premium 1 Package   3,920 3,920  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790  
Special order charge   250 250 250
Proximity key   650 650  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570  
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   180 180  
Luxury Package 2,139      
Prestige Package 6,604      
Adaptive cruise control 1,954      
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288  
designo Package   4,278 4,278  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,744 1,814
Premium 1 Package   3,646 3,646  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735  
Special order charge   233 233 233
Proximity key   605 605  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530  
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   167 167  
Options (change) 12,325 19,040 19,040 4,090
Options (change) 11,465 17,709 17,849 3,805
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $56,200 $67,755 $79,415 $102,265
Total Invoice $52,330 $63,079 $74,063 $95,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,078
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelQ5M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.2ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$56,200$67,755$79,415$102,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-3,845-6,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,200$65,960$75,570$96,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,610$30,085
Total Invoice$52,330$63,079$74,063$95,173
Adjustments for Features0-1,671-3,586-5,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,330$61,408$70,477$89,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,069$27,976

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelQ5M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.2ML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Remote app $25$25$25
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$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
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,350$8,145$10,195$12,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,795$3,845$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,671-3,586-5,789

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20122014
ModelQ5M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in114.8 in
Length182.2 in189.1 in
Width74.0 in75.2 in
Height65.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 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
19.1 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

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%
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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested219085%
Total Not Requested40015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171583%
Total Not Requested35017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested135054%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171583%
Total Not Requested35017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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