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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: $58,525

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $9,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,503

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $8,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelQ5M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0TML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,500 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $38,596 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Premium Plus Package 4,000        
Prestige Package 5,300        
Warm Weather Package 1,450        
Cold Weather Package 500        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000        
Class III trailer hitch 850 575 575 575 575
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420
Cargo cover 225        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720  
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310    
Around view cameras   320 320 320  
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620 620
Proximity key   650 650    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Heated steering wheel   225 225 225  
Convenience Package         580
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Premium Plus Package 3,720        
Prestige Package 4,930        
Warm Weather Package 1,350        
Cold Weather Package 466        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930        
Class III trailer hitch 792 535 535 535 535
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391 391
Cargo cover 209        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670 670  
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288    
Around view cameras   298 298 298  
Special order charge   233 233 233 233
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577 577
Proximity key   605 605    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Heated steering wheel   209 209 209  
Convenience Package         539
Options (change) 16,050 18,450 18,450 11,840 5,485
Options (change) 14,932 17,162 17,162 11,154 5,103
Destination 975 925 925 925 925
Total Price $58,525 $69,175 $67,675 $75,665 $104,810
Total Invoice $54,503 $64,401 $63,006 $70,576 $97,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,394
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelQ5M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0TML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$58,525$69,175$67,675$75,665$104,810
Adjustments for Features-4,380-1,7000-2,250-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,145$67,475$67,675$73,415$99,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$5,940$32,260
Total Invoice$54,503$64,401$63,006$70,576$97,540
Adjustments for Features-4,079-1,5830-2,099-4,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,424$62,818$63,006$68,477$92,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$5,659$29,999

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

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelQ5M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.0TML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
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, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Evasive maneuver assist$200    
Following distance indicator$25    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Trailer sway control $25$25$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 area partition net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Laminated front side windows$200    
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
Handwriting recognition$200    
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
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Predictive efficiency assist$0    
Road sign information$75    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$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 steering wheel    $150
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
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$10,725$8,045$6,345$8,595$11,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$1,700$0$2,250$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,079-1,5830-2,099-4,723

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

Model Year20182015
ModelQ5M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in114.8 in
Length183.6 in189.1 in
Width74.5 in75.2 in
Height65.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
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 Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
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 headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested317580%
Total Not Requested80020%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested184049%
Total Not Requested195051%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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