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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: $56,525

Audi Q5 hybrid   
Difference: $40,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,636

Audi Q5 hybrid   
Difference: $38,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelQ5S-Class
TrimhybridS400 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $51,900 $91,850
Base Invoice $48,268 $85,421
Sport Interior Package 500  
Luxury Package 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear side airbags 350  
Rear Seat Package   3,040
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Sport Interior Package 467  
Luxury Package 2,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Rear side airbags 325  
Rear Seat Package   2,827
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 3,700 3,790
Options (change) 3,443 3,525
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $56,525 $97,515
Total Invoice $52,636 $90,821

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,611
Model Year20152012
ModelQ5S-Class
TrimhybridS400 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine245hp I4 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-18
Total Price$56,525$97,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,525$95,825
Total Invoice$52,636$90,821
Adjustments for Features0-1,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,636$89,247

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

Model Year20152012
ModelQ5S-Class
TrimhybridS400 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Digital instruments $0
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$7,965$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,574

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

Model Year20152012
ModelQ5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.5 in124.6 in
Length182.6 in206.5 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,431 lb.4,630 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 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
29.1 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 hybrid

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

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%

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