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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: $50,350

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $31,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,883

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $29,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGLSGLSGLSQ5
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $37,200
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $34,596
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     475
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row 180      
Prestige Package       11,000
Blind spot warning system       500
Rear side airbags       350
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     441
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row 167      
Prestige Package       10,230
Blind spot warning system       466
Rear side airbags       325
Options (change) 11,250 1,090 0 12,325
Options (change) 10,464 1,014 0 11,462
Destination 995 995 995 825
Total Price $81,795 $97,035 $126,295 $50,350
Total Invoice $76,141 $90,313 $117,524 $46,883

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,086
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGLSGLSGLSQ5
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/55-19
Total Price$81,795$97,035$126,295$50,350
Adjustments for Features-6,630-9,345-13,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,165$87,690$113,100$50,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,525$37,935$0
Total Invoice$76,141$90,313$117,524$46,883
Adjustments for Features-6,172-8,698-12,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,969$81,615$105,245$46,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,646$35,276$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGLSGLSGLSQ5
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power release, second row seats  $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$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,830$15,545$19,395$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,630$9,345$13,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,172-8,698-12,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182009
ModelGLSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in110.5 in
Length202.0 in182.2 in
Width76.1 in74.0 in
Height72.8 in65.1 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.4 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested154063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested504083%
Total Not Requested102517%

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