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

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Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,170

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $5,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,436

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $5,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelSQ5M-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0TML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,700 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $49,012 $36,968 $45,105
Technology Package 4,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690 690
Rear side airbags 350 385 385
Wood trim, alternative type 1,100    
Premium Package   6,150 3,750
Sunroof   1,390 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Comfort Package   1,450 1,450
Lighting Package   890 890
Heated front seats   690  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   750 750
Satellite radio   500 500
Proximity key     1,080
Technology Package 3,720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 642 642
Rear side airbags 325 358 358
Wood trim, alternative type 1,024    
Premium Package   5,720 3,488
Sunroof   1,293 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   698 698
Comfort Package   1,349 1,349
Lighting Package   828 828
Heated front seats   642  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   698 698
Satellite radio   465 465
Proximity key     1,004
Options (change) 6,000 13,645 11,535
Options (change) 5,580 12,693 10,730
Destination 925 775 775
Total Price $59,625 $54,170 $60,810
Total Invoice $55,517 $50,436 $56,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,242
Model Year201520062006
ModelSQ5M-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0TML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine354hp V6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$59,625$54,170$60,810
Adjustments for Features-1,9750-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,650$54,170$60,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,365
Total Invoice$55,517$50,436$56,610
Adjustments for Features-1,8390-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,678$50,436$56,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,918

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Features Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year201520062006
ModelSQ5M-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0TML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,255$6,280$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8390-256

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Specifications Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20152006
ModelSQ5M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in114.7 in
Length183.0 in188.5 in
Width75.2 in75.2 in
Height65.3 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.1 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested100055%
Total Not Requested81545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested297580%
Total Not Requested75020%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested46546%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested46546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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