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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: $56,200

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $48,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,330

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $45,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $43,000 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $39,990 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Prestige Package 7,100            
Luxury Package 2,300            
Adaptive cruise control 2,100            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475            
Rear side airbags 350            
Rear Seat Package   3,040 3,040 3,040 3,040    
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium 2 Package   3,630 3,630 3,630      
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Sunshades, second row, power   750 750 750      
Prestige Package 6,604            
Luxury Package 2,139            
Adaptive cruise control 1,954            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443            
Rear side airbags 325            
Rear Seat Package   2,827 2,827 2,827 2,827    
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Premium 2 Package   3,376 3,376 3,376      
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Sunshades, second row, power   698 698 698      
Options (change) 12,325 11,410 11,460 11,460 7,080 0 0
Options (change) 11,465 10,612 10,659 10,659 6,585 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $56,200 $105,135 $105,885 $107,835 $148,255 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $52,330 $97,908 $98,606 $100,419 $138,009 $151,810 $199,112

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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: $44,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,396
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine270hp V6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$56,200$105,135$105,885$107,835$148,255$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,540-5,240-3,490-7,115-11,165-11,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,200$101,595$100,645$104,345$141,140$151,810$202,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$0$3,700$40,495$51,165$102,065
Total Invoice$52,330$97,908$98,606$100,419$138,009$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-3,297-4,880-3,250-6,623-10,400-10,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,330$94,611$93,726$97,169$131,386$141,410$188,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0$3,443$37,660$47,684$94,992

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
AWD$1700 $1700    
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$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$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125      
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250      
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$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$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150  
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$200
Rear spoiler$200      
Infotainment 
Aux input$50      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$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$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75      
Chronometer    $100 $100
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300      
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats     $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,165$10,705$12,405$10,655$14,280$18,330$18,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540$5,240$3,490$7,115$11,165$11,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,297-4,880-3,250-6,623-10,400-10,394

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

Model Year20122012
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.4,631 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
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 Requested215083%
Total Not Requested44017%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
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 S350 BlueTEC

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
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 S550

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
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

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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