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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: $54,100

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $46,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,376

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $43,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelQ5S-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2S550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $43,000 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $39,990 $86,397 $129,735
Luxury Package 2,300    
Prestige Package 7,100    
Rear side airbags 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Power rear seats   1,515 1,515
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,450 4,450
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950 950
Luxury Package 2,139    
Prestige Package 6,604    
Rear side airbags 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Power rear seats   1,409 1,409
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,139 4,139
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884 884
Options (change) 10,225 6,915 6,915
Options (change) 9,511 6,432 6,432
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $54,100 $100,740 $147,340
Total Invoice $50,376 $93,754 $137,092

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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: $44,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,000
Model Year201220142014
ModelQ5S-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2S550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine270hp V6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$54,100$100,740$147,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,555-6,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,100$98,185$140,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$42,425
Total Invoice$50,376$93,754$137,092
Adjustments for Features0-2,378-6,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,376$91,376$130,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,454

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

Model Year201220142014
ModelQ5S-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2S550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75  
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,875$11,430$15,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,378-6,262

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

Model Year20122014
ModelQ5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.5 in124.6 in
Length182.2 in206.5 in
Width74.0 in74.8 in
Height65.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in43.0 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

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
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested196576%
Total Not Requested62524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested25016%
Total Not Requested135084%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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