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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: $57,450

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $48,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,502

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $44,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012201220122012
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0TS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $41,500 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $38,596 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Warm Weather Package 1,450            
Premium Plus Package 4,000            
Prestige Package 5,300            
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Cold Weather Package 500            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000            
Rear side airbags 350            
Rear Seat Package   3,040 3,040 3,040 3,040    
Premium 2 Package   3,630 3,630 3,630      
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Heated steering wheel   490 490 490 0   0
Sunshades, second row, power   750 750 750      
Warm Weather Package 1,350            
Premium Plus Package 3,720            
Prestige Package 4,930            
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Cold Weather Package 466            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930            
Rear side airbags 325            
Rear Seat Package   2,827 2,827 2,827 2,827    
Premium 2 Package   3,376 3,376 3,376      
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Heated steering wheel   456 456 456 0   0
Sunshades, second row, power   698 698 698      
Options (change) 14,975 11,900 11,950 11,950 7,080 0 0
Options (change) 13,931 11,068 11,115 11,115 6,585 0 0
Destination 975 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $57,450 $105,625 $106,375 $108,325 $148,255 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $53,502 $98,364 $99,062 $100,875 $138,009 $151,810 $199,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,035
Model Year2018201220122012201220122012
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0TS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine252hp I4275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$57,450$105,625$106,375$108,325$148,255$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features-2,260-50-1,7500-3,625-7,575-7,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,190$105,575$104,625$108,325$144,630$155,400$206,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$0$3,700$40,005$50,775$101,575
Total Invoice$53,502$98,364$99,062$100,875$138,009$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features-2,105-47-1,6300-3,374-7,056-7,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,397$98,317$97,432$100,875$134,635$144,754$191,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0$3,443$37,203$47,322$94,535

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

Model Year2018201220122012201220122012
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0TS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
AWD$1700 $1700    
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100      
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100      
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125      
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500      
Automatic braking, low-speed$200      
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100      
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Evasive maneuver assist$200      
Following distance indicator$25      
Hill descent control$250      
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400      
Night vision     $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection$50      
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25      
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $100$100$100$100
Turn assist$25      
Vehicle exit assist$25      
Wide-view front camera$150      
Wide-view rear camera$0      
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250      
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125      
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150  
Regenerative braking$0      
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Rear spoiler$200      
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0      
Android Auto support$100      
Apple CarPlay support$100      
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player, remote$100      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition$200      
In-vehicle Internet$150      
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15      
Traffic + travel information$25      
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25      
Wi-Fi hotspot$50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75      
Chronometer    $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350      
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250      
LED headlights$1000      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Predictive efficiency assist$0      
Road sign information$75      
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300      
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
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      
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats     $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0      
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$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$12,940$10,730$12,430$10,680$14,305$18,255$18,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$50$1,750$0$3,625$7,575$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,105-47-1,6300-3,374-7,056-7,145

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

Model Year20182012
ModelQ5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.0 in124.6 in
Length183.6 in206.5 in
Width74.5 in73.7 in
Height65.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.8 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested297575%
Total Not Requested100025%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300No
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested137538%
Total Not Requested226562%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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 S350 BlueTEC

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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 seats200Yes
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 Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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