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Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,975

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $29,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820212021
ModelSQ5GLSGLS
Trim3.0TGLS 450GLS 580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,300 $76,000 $98,850
Prestige Package 4,200    
Warm Weather Package 1,200    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 2,250 1,375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720  
Cargo cover 225    
Rear side airbags 350    
Class III trailer hitch 850    
Class IV trailer hitch   575 575
Multicontour seats   1,100 1,100
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450 1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090
Heated second row seats   620 620
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570
Sunshades, second row   380 380
Paint, special red     360
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Prestige Package 3,906    
Warm Weather Package 1,116    
Cold Weather Package 466    
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 2,093 1,279
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670  
Cargo cover 209    
Rear side airbags 325    
Class III trailer hitch 792    
Class IV trailer hitch   535 535
Multicontour seats   1,023 1,023
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Heated steering wheel   233 233
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349 1,349
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014
Heated second row seats   577 577
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530
Sunshades, second row   353 353
Paint, special red     335
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Options (change) 9,700 17,135 15,580
Options (change) 9,024 15,939 14,492
Destination 975 1,050 1,050
Total Price $64,975 $94,185 $115,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi SQ5 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,294
Model Year201820212021
ModelSQ5GLSGLS
Trim3.0TGLS 450GLS 580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine354hp V6362hp I6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionT8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 1980, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20275/50-20275/45-21
Total Price$64,975$94,185$115,480
Adjustments for Features0-2,805-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,975$91,380$112,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,595

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Features Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year201820212021
ModelSQ5GLSGLS
Trim3.0TGLS 450GLS 580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Evasive maneuver assist$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Turn assist$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Predictive efficiency assist$0  
Road sign information$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$9,150$11,955$11,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-506-337

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Specifications Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182021
ModelSQ5GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in123.4 in
Length183.9 in205.0 in
Width74.5 in79.9 in
Height65.3 in71.8 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.5,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in41.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.842.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
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 Requested164051%
Total Not Requested155049%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 450

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested215093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested229088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 580

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested229088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested215093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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