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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: $59,125

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $10,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,053

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $9,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelQ5M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0TML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,400 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $43,152 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Luxury Package 2,300        
Prestige Package 6,800        
Sport Interior Package 750        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000        
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310    
designo Package   4,900 4,900 4,200  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Convenience Package   580 580 490 580
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790  
Proximity key   650 650    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570  
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
Luxury Package 2,139        
Prestige Package 6,324        
Sport Interior Package 697        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930        
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288    
designo Package   4,557 4,557 3,906  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Convenience Package   539 539 456 539
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735  
Proximity key   605 605    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530  
Special order charge   233 233 233 233
Options (change) 11,775 20,570 20,570 14,790 4,290
Options (change) 10,951 19,132 19,132 13,897 3,991
Destination 950 925 925 925 925
Total Price $59,125 $71,295 $69,795 $78,615 $103,615
Total Invoice $55,053 $66,371 $64,976 $73,319 $96,428

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,809
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelQ5M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0TML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$59,125$71,295$69,795$78,615$103,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,695-995-2,945-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,125$68,600$68,800$75,670$99,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$7,070$30,745
Total Invoice$55,053$66,371$64,976$73,319$96,428
Adjustments for Features0-2,509-926-2,747-3,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,053$63,862$64,050$70,572$92,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$6,710$28,592

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

Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelQ5M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0TML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Aluminum roof rack$300    
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$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$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, 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$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,425$10,120$8,420$10,370$11,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,695$995$2,945$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,509-926-2,747-3,974

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

Model Year20172015
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 Weight4,091 lb.4,752 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 3.0T

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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested371590%
Total Not Requested40010%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length 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 M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested130041%
Total Not Requested185059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested130041%
Total Not Requested185059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested155079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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