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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: $59,400

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $45,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,309

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $42,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelQ5Q5S-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $46,000 $48,100 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $42,780 $44,734 $86,397 $129,735
Luxury Package 2,300 2,300    
Prestige Package 7,500 7,500    
Sport Interior Package 750 750    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Power rear seats     1,515 1,515
Premium 1 Package     4,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,450 4,450
Wood trim, expanded coverage     950 950
Luxury Package 2,139 2,140    
Prestige Package 6,977 6,977    
Sport Interior Package 697 697    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 930    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Power rear seats     1,409 1,409
Premium 1 Package     4,185  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,139 4,139
Wood trim, expanded coverage     884 884
Options (change) 12,475 12,475 11,415 6,915
Options (change) 11,604 11,605 10,617 6,432
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $59,400 $61,500 $105,240 $147,340
Total Invoice $55,309 $57,264 $97,939 $137,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,345
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelQ5Q5S-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$59,400$61,500$105,240$147,340
Adjustments for Features-500-3,580-5,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,350$61,500$101,660$142,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0$40,500
Total Invoice$55,309$57,264$97,939$137,092
Adjustments for Features-470-3,332-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,262$57,264$94,607$132,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,002$0$37,665

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

Model Year2016201620142014
ModelQ5Q5S-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75  
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog lights$125$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$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$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$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$8,525$8,475$12,055$13,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$3,580$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-3,332-4,820

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

Model Year20162014
ModelQ5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.5 in124.6 in
Length182.6 in206.5 in
Width74.0 in74.8 in
Height65.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 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
29.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested214077%
Total Not Requested62523%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested214077%
Total Not Requested62523%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%

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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