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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: $47,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,502

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $44,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0TS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $41,500 $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900
Base Invoice $38,596 $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017
Warm Weather Package 1,450          
Premium Plus Package 4,000          
Prestige Package 5,300          
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Cold Weather Package 500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575          
Rear side airbags 350          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000          
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Heated steering wheel   490 490      
Power rear seats   1,515 1,515      
Rear spoiler   500 500   500  
Heated second row seats   620 620      
Around view cameras   900 900 900    
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990    
Warmth and Comfort Package       2,600    
Warm Weather Package 1,350          
Premium Plus Package 3,720          
Prestige Package 4,930          
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 2,093 2,093 2,093    
Cold Weather Package 466          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536          
Rear side airbags 325          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930          
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Heated steering wheel   456 456      
Power rear seats   1,409 1,409      
Rear spoiler   465 465   465  
Heated second row seats   577 577      
Around view cameras   837 837 837    
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921    
Warmth and Comfort Package       2,418    
Options (change) 14,975 11,765 11,765 6,740 500 0
Options (change) 13,931 10,943 10,943 6,269 465 0
Destination 975 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $57,450 $109,290 $105,247 $152,365 $173,875 $229,925
Total Invoice $53,502 $101,706 $97,663 $141,765 $161,888 $214,042

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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: $46,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,871
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0TS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine252hp I4449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionS7T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$57,450$109,290$105,247$152,365$173,875$229,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,265-1,390-4,165-12,865-13,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,450$108,025$103,857$148,200$161,010$216,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,168$0$44,343$57,153$112,953
Total Invoice$53,502$101,706$97,663$141,765$161,888$214,042
Adjustments for Features0-1,177-1,290-3,875-11,978-12,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,502$100,529$96,373$137,890$149,910$201,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,156$0$41,517$53,537$105,460

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

Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelQ5S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0TS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100     
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
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     
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 
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Evasive maneuver assist$200     
Following distance indicator$25     
Hill descent control$250     
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
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
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 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100$100
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   
Regenerative braking$0     
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
Android Auto support$100     
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player, remote$100     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Predictive efficiency assist$0     
Road sign information$75     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
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$200
Door sill trim plates$100     
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated front row armrests   $100$100$100
Heated second row armrests   $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
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
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
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0     
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $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  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$10,140$11,405$11,530$14,305$23,005$23,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265$1,390$4,165$12,865$13,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,177-1,290-3,875-11,978-12,209

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

Model Year20182017
ModelQ5S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.0 in124.6 in
Length183.6 in206.5 in
Width74.5 in74.8 in
Height65.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft316.3 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 headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
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 Requested367592%
Total Not Requested3008%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested289076%
Total Not Requested90024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
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 Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%
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 length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%
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 length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%

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