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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: $56,245

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $42,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,378

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $39,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009200920092009
ModelQ5Q5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $44,400 $46,500 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $41,292 $43,247 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Sport Interior Package 500 500        
S Line Plus Package 3,000          
Prestige Package 7,500 7,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Rear side airbags 350 350        
Rear Seat Package     2,950 2,950    
Premium II Package     2,030      
iPod integration     425 425 425 425
Panoramic sunroof     1,050 1,050    
Sunshades, second row, power     720      
Sport Interior Package 467 467        
S Line Plus Package 2,790          
Prestige Package 6,977 6,977        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467        
Rear side airbags 325 325        
Rear Seat Package     2,744 2,744    
Premium II Package     1,888      
iPod integration     395 395 395 395
Panoramic sunroof     976 976    
Sunshades, second row, power     670      
Options (change) 11,850 8,850 7,175 4,425 425 425
Options (change) 11,026 8,236 6,673 4,115 395 395
Destination 895 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $57,145 $56,245 $98,400 $139,650 $151,750 $203,250
Total Invoice $53,213 $52,378 $91,644 $130,146 $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 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,926
Model Year201420142009200920092009
ModelQ5Q5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20235/55-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$57,145$56,245$98,400$139,650$151,750$203,250
Adjustments for Features-3500-365-4,590-8,490-8,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,795$56,245$98,035$135,060$143,260$194,835
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0$37,025$45,225$96,800
Total Invoice$53,213$52,378$91,644$130,146$141,399$189,294
Adjustments for Features-3260-340-4,278-7,911-7,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,887$52,378$91,304$125,868$133,488$181,457
Cost Above Minimum$509$0$0$34,564$42,184$90,153

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

Model Year201420142009200920092009
ModelQ5Q5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75    
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$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$125    
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0  
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250    
Night vision    $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Media drive$15$15    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass$0$0    
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers$50 $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Total Value of Features$8,540$8,190$8,555$12,780$16,680$16,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$365$4,590$8,490$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-3260-340-4,278-7,911-7,837

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

Model Year20142009
ModelQ5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.5 in124.6 in
Length182.6 in205.0 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 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
29.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
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
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested74027%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
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
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested74027%

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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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%

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