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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,770

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $51,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,937

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $47,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelQ5SLSL
Trim3.0TSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,900 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $40,828 $96,395 $130,609
Sport Interior Package 500    
S Line Package 2,500    
Prestige Package 7,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Wood trim     0
Sport Interior Package 467    
S Line Package 2,327    
Prestige Package 6,977    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 10,975 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 10,214 1,097 1,097
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $55,770 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $51,937 $99,667 $135,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,662
Model Year201320122012
ModelQ5SLSL
Trim3.0TSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine272hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,770$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-6,515-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,770$100,490$137,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$51,937$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-6,068-7,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,937$93,599$128,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201320122012
ModelQ5SLSL
Trim3.0TSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Blind spot warning system$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo cover$75  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,100$16,615$17,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,515$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,068-7,048

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132012
ModelQ5SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.5 in100.8 in
Length182.6 in180.4 in
Width74.0 in71.5 in
Height65.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.1 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested156557%
Total Not Requested120043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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