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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,200

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $11,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,330

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $10,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEQ5
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $43,000
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $39,990
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     475
designo Package     4,200      
Adaptive cruise control           2,100
Prestige Package           7,100
Luxury Package           2,300
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 325
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     443
designo Package     3,906      
Adaptive cruise control           1,954
Prestige Package           6,604
Luxury Package           2,139
Options (change) 14,420 10,350 12,810 2,430 2,430 12,325
Options (change) 13,412 9,627 11,915 2,261 2,261 11,465
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $67,615 $79,095 $76,420 $105,975 $113,125 $56,200
Total Invoice $62,953 $73,630 $70,856 $98,628 $105,277 $52,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,570
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEQ5
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/55-19
Total Price$67,615$79,095$76,420$105,975$113,125$56,200
Adjustments for Features-2,205-5,880-6,855-5,380-6,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,410$73,215$69,565$100,595$107,095$56,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,805$4,155$35,185$41,685$0
Total Invoice$62,953$73,630$70,856$98,628$105,277$52,330
Adjustments for Features-2,053-5,474-6,356-5,007-5,6120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,900$68,156$64,500$93,621$99,665$52,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,256$3,600$32,721$38,765$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEQ5
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Cruise control   $150$150 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Rearview camera     $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Aluminum roof rack     $300
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer   $100$100 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     $200
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,330$13,005$13,980$12,505$13,155$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$5,880$6,855$5,380$6,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,053-5,474-6,356-5,007-5,6120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182012
ModelGLEQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in110.5 in
Length189.1 in182.2 in
Width75.8 in74.0 in
Height70.7 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested224031%
Total Not Requested495069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested60013%
Total Not Requested390087%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested60013%
Total Not Requested390087%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested219085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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