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

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

Lowest Total Price: $55,800

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $43,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,958

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $40,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010201020102010
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2S400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,500 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $39,526 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Luxury Package 2,300          
Prestige Package 7,200          
Adaptive cruise control 2,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475          
Rear side airbags 350          
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,900 2,900    
Rear Seat Package   2,990 2,990 2,990    
Premium 2 Package   4,950 3,570      
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070 1,070    
Luxury Package 2,139          
Prestige Package 6,696          
Adaptive cruise control 1,954          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443          
Rear side airbags 325          
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,697 2,697    
Rear Seat Package   2,781 2,781 2,781    
Premium 2 Package   4,604 3,320      
Panoramic sunroof   995 995 995    
Options (change) 12,425 11,910 10,530 6,960 0 0
Options (change) 11,557 11,077 9,793 6,473 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $55,800 $99,585 $104,005 $144,385 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $51,958 $92,596 $96,856 $134,550 $143,096 $190,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,858
Model Year201120102010201020102010
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2S400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine270hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$55,800$99,585$104,005$144,385$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,990-3,090-6,690-10,290-10,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,800$96,595$100,915$137,695$143,285$194,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,320$41,100$46,690$98,215
Total Invoice$51,958$92,596$96,856$134,550$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,780-2,878-6,234-9,588-9,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,958$89,816$93,978$128,316$133,508$181,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,162$38,500$43,692$91,616

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

Model Year201120102010201020102010
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2S400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75     
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250     
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300     
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
Media drive$15     
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,940$9,930$10,030$13,630$17,230$17,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,990$3,090$6,690$10,290$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,780-2,878-6,234-9,588-9,513

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

Model Year20112010
ModelQ5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.5 in124.6 in
Length182.2 in206.5 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height65.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft316.4 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
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested227584%
Total Not Requested44016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested175056%
Total Not Requested135044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%

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