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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: $43,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,309

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $40,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015201520152015
ModelQ5Q5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $46,000 $48,100 $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000
Base Invoice $42,780 $44,734 $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460
Luxury Package 2,300 2,300          
Prestige Package 7,500 7,500          
Sport Interior Package 750 750          
Rear side airbags 350 350          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575          
Power rear seats     1,515 1,515 1,515    
Premium Package     4,500 4,500      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,450 4,450 4,450    
Wood trim, expanded coverage     950 950 950    
Rear spoiler       500      
Luxury Package 2,139 2,140          
Prestige Package 6,977 6,977          
Sport Interior Package 697 697          
Rear side airbags 325 325          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 930          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536          
Power rear seats     1,409 1,409 1,409    
Premium Package     4,185 4,185      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,139 4,139 4,139    
Wood trim, expanded coverage     884 884 884    
Rear spoiler       465      
Options (change) 12,475 12,475 11,415 11,915 6,915 0 0
Options (change) 11,604 11,605 10,617 11,082 6,432 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $59,400 $61,500 $106,740 $103,197 $149,290 $163,125 $225,025
Total Invoice $55,309 $57,264 $99,334 $95,756 $138,906 $151,890 $209,485

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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: $39,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,012
Model Year2016201620152015201520152015
ModelQ5Q5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine272hp V6240hp V6 D449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$59,400$61,500$106,740$103,197$149,290$163,125$225,025
Adjustments for Features-500-4,305-4,830-6,555-17,355-18,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,350$61,500$102,435$98,367$142,735$145,770$206,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$4,068$0$44,368$47,403$108,503
Total Invoice$55,309$57,264$99,334$95,756$138,906$151,890$209,485
Adjustments for Features-470-4,006-4,482-6,099-16,160-16,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,262$57,264$95,328$91,274$132,807$135,730$192,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,002$4,054$0$41,533$44,456$101,310

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

Model Year2016201620152015201520152015
ModelQ5Q5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0T3.0 TDIS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75     
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Animal detection, night     $50$50
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row     $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200$200   $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear     $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250     
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Lane keeping assist     $400$400
Night vision     $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection     $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300     
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200$200$200
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Dual-mode exhaust    $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration   $200   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350     
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Front splitter spoiler    $200 $200
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0      
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100     
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Chronometer    $100 $100
Fog lights$125$125     
Head-up display (HUD)     $350$350
Headlight washers$50      
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row     $450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Heated front row armrests     $100$100
Heated second row armrests     $100$100
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather headliner      $1000
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$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat     $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat     $500$500
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension     $500$500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$9,875$9,825$14,130$14,655$16,380$27,180$27,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$4,305$4,830$6,555$17,355$18,155
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-4,006-4,482-6,099-16,160-16,901

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

Model Year20162015
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.4,774 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 system200Yes
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 Requested234085%
Total Not Requested42515%
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 system200Yes
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 Requested234085%
Total Not Requested42515%
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
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
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 thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
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 thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Leather door panel trim250Yes
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 thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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