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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: $59,125

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $9,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,053

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $8,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEQ5
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $46,400
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $43,152
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890      
Multicontour front seats 1,100          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0     0
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760 760  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     575
designo Package     4,200      
Prestige Package           6,800
Luxury Package           2,300
Sport Interior Package           750
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548      
Multicontour front seats 1,023          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 325
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0     0
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707 707  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     536
designo Package     3,906      
Prestige Package           6,324
Luxury Package           2,139
Sport Interior Package           697
Adaptive dampers - electrical           930
Options (change) 15,520 10,350 12,810 2,430 2,430 11,775
Options (change) 14,435 9,627 11,915 2,261 2,261 10,951
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 950
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $68,715 $79,095 $76,420 $105,975 $113,125 $59,125
Total Invoice $63,976 $73,630 $70,856 $98,628 $105,277 $55,053

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,848
Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEQ5
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T8
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$68,715$79,095$76,420$105,975$113,125$59,125
Adjustments for Features-1,155-3,880-4,855-3,580-4,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,560$75,215$71,565$102,395$108,895$59,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,655$4,005$34,835$41,335$0
Total Invoice$63,976$73,630$70,856$98,628$105,277$55,053
Adjustments for Features-1,075-3,612-4,502-3,332-3,9370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,901$70,018$66,354$95,296$101,340$55,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,117$3,453$32,395$38,439$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEQ5
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S3.0T
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    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
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 
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
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 
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
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
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     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
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 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  $100
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
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$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     $200
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim   $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,480$12,205$13,180$11,905$12,555$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$3,880$4,855$3,580$4,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,075-3,612-4,502-3,332-3,9370

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182017
ModelGLEQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in110.5 in
Length189.1 in182.6 in
Width75.8 in74.0 in
Height70.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested244034%
Total Not Requested475066%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

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

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested376591%
Total Not Requested3509%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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