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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,525

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $30,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,503

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $28,090

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSQ5
TrimGLS450GLS5502.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $41,500
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $38,596
Multicontour seats 1,100    
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375 1,800
Premium 1 Package 3,830    
Parking Assist Package 1,290    
Lighting Package 1,390    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800   1,000
Special order charge 250    
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Heated second row seats 620 620  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   575
Premium Plus Package     4,000
Prestige Package     5,300
Warm Weather Package     1,450
Cold Weather Package     500
Class III trailer hitch     850
Cargo cover     225
Rear side airbags     350
Multicontour seats 1,023    
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279 1,674
Premium 1 Package 3,562    
Parking Assist Package 1,200    
Lighting Package 1,293    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744   930
Special order charge 233    
Sunshades, second row 353 353  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Heated steering wheel 233 233  
Heated second row seats 577 577  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   536
Premium Plus Package     3,720
Prestige Package     4,930
Warm Weather Package     1,350
Cold Weather Package     466
Class III trailer hitch     792
Cargo cover     209
Rear side airbags     325
Options (change) 18,185 4,290 16,050
Options (change) 16,916 3,991 14,932
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $88,730 $100,235 $58,525
Total Invoice $82,593 $93,290 $54,503

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,270
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSQ5
TrimGLS450GLS5502.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8252hp I4
TransmissionT9T9S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21255/45-20
Total Price$88,730$100,235$58,525
Adjustments for Features-3,030-4,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,700$96,115$58,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,415$0
Total Invoice$82,593$93,290$54,503
Adjustments for Features-2,820-3,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,773$89,455$54,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,682$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSQ5
TrimGLS450GLS5502.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Power door closers $300 
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 
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 
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
Cargo net $40 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
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$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 
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 
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 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Total Value of Features$11,155$12,245$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$4,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,820-3,8350

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in111.0 in
Length202.0 in183.6 in
Width76.1 in74.5 in
Height72.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

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 GLS550

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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested387597%
Total Not Requested1003%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 Requested209055%
Total Not Requested170045%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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