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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: $45,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,330

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $41,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $43,000 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $39,990 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
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   2,950 2,950    
Premium II Package   2,030      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,880 2,880    
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Panoramic sunroof   1,050 1,050    
Sunshades, second row, power   720      
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   2,744 2,744    
Premium II Package   1,888      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,678 2,678    
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Panoramic sunroof   976 976    
Sunshades, second row, power   670      
Options (change) 12,325 10,055 7,305 425 425
Options (change) 11,465 9,351 6,793 395 395
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $56,200 $101,280 $142,530 $151,750 $203,250
Total Invoice $52,330 $94,322 $132,824 $141,399 $189,294

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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: $43,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,721
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine270hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$56,200$101,280$142,530$151,750$203,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,365-5,590-7,940-7,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,200$99,915$136,940$143,810$195,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,025$43,895$95,470
Total Invoice$52,330$94,322$132,824$141,399$189,294
Adjustments for Features0-1,271-5,209-7,398-7,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,330$93,051$127,615$134,001$181,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,564$40,950$88,918

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

Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75    
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125    
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
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    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250    
Night vision   $1750$1750
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $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
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
Media drive$15    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats $200$200$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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,540$8,905$13,130$15,480$15,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365$5,590$7,940$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,271-5,209-7,398-7,325

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

Model Year20122009
ModelQ5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.5 in124.6 in
Length182.2 in205.0 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height65.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.4,466 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 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft316.3 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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested207580%
Total Not Requested51520%
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 S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%
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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