Audi SQ5 Audi SQ5 2018 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006

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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: $54,660

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,892

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelSQ5M-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0TML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,300 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $50,500 $36,968 $45,105
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 690 690
Rear side airbags 350 385 385
Class III trailer hitch 850 490 490
Cargo cover 225    
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
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 642 642
Rear side airbags 325 358 358
Class III trailer hitch 792 456 456
Cargo cover 209    
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) 2,000 14,135 12,025
Options (change) 1,862 13,149 11,186
Destination 975 775 775
Total Price $57,275 $54,660 $61,300
Total Invoice $53,337 $50,892 $57,066

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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: $55
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61
Model Year201820062006
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$57,275$54,660$61,300
Adjustments for Features-2,5600-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,715$54,660$61,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,365
Total Invoice$53,337$50,892$57,066
Adjustments for Features-2,3840-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,953$50,892$56,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,918

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

Model Year201820062006
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle exit assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250  
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
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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 door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$9,965$7,405$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3840-256

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

Model Year20182006
ModelSQ5M-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in114.7 in
Length183.9 in188.5 in
Width74.5 in75.2 in
Height65.3 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.8 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
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 trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested227561%
Total Not Requested145039%
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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 system600No
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 Requested110049%
Total Not Requested115051%

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