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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: $59,125

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $45,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,053

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $42,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011201120112011
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0TS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $46,400 $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $43,152 $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370
Sport Interior Package 750          
Luxury Package 2,300          
Prestige Package 6,800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000          
Rear side airbags 350          
Rear Seat Package   3,040 3,040 3,040    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium 2 Package   3,630 3,630      
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090    
Sunshades, second row, power   750 750      
Sport Interior Package 697          
Luxury Package 2,139          
Prestige Package 6,324          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930          
Rear side airbags 325          
Rear Seat Package   2,827 2,827 2,827    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744    
Premium 2 Package   3,376 3,376      
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014    
Sunshades, second row, power   698 698      
Options (change) 11,775 11,460 11,460 7,080 0 0
Options (change) 10,951 10,659 10,659 6,585 0 0
Destination 950 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $59,125 $104,335 $106,985 $146,955 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $55,053 $97,164 $99,629 $136,800 $150,462 $197,345

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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: $43,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,817
Model Year201720112011201120112011
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0TS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine272hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$59,125$104,335$106,985$146,955$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,390-1,490-5,115-8,490-8,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,125$102,945$105,495$141,840$153,035$203,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550$38,895$50,090$100,540
Total Invoice$55,053$97,164$99,629$136,800$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,294-1,388-4,762-7,909-7,904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,053$95,870$98,241$132,038$142,553$189,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,371$36,168$46,683$93,571

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

Model Year201720112011201120112011
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0TS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75     
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125     
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250     
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300     
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$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     
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200     
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
In-vehicle Internet$150     
Media drive$15     
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100 $100
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 $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     
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $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 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 tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$8,890$10,280$10,380$14,005$17,380$17,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390$1,490$5,115$8,490$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,294-1,388-4,762-7,909-7,904

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

Model Year20172011
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 Weight4,091 lb.4,456 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 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested302574%
Total Not Requested109026%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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