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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: $58,195

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $7,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,191

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $6,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelQ5M-Class
Trim3.0 TDIML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,500 $48,990
Base Invoice $43,247 $45,561
Prestige Package 7,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 720
Rear side airbags 350  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,970
Wood trim, alternative type 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Lane departure warning   850
Premium 2 Package   5,370
Lighting Package   1,290
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Prestige Package 6,977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 670
Rear side airbags 325  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,813 1,832
Wood trim, alternative type 467  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Lane departure warning   791
Premium 2 Package   4,994
Lighting Package   1,200
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 10,800 15,380
Options (change) 10,049 14,305
Destination 895 875
Total Price $58,195 $65,245
Total Invoice $54,191 $60,741

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,252
Model Year20142012
ModelQ5M-Class
Trim3.0 TDIML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-19
Total Price$58,195$65,245
Adjustments for Features0-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,195$64,925
Total Invoice$54,191$60,741
Adjustments for Features0-298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,191$60,443

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

Model Year20142012
ModelQ5M-Class
Trim3.0 TDIML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,650$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-298

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

Model Year20142012
ModelQ5M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in114.8 in
Length182.6 in189.1 in
Width74.0 in75.2 in
Height65.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,475 lb.5,038 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 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
29.1 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested199072%
Total Not Requested77528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested236576%
Total Not Requested75024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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