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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: $59,125

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $31,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,053

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $29,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelGLSGLSGLSQ5
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $46,400
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $43,152
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800     1,000
Special order charge 250      
Multicontour seats 1,100      
designo Edition 4,900 4,200    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     575
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row 180      
Prestige Package       6,800
Luxury Package       2,300
Sport Interior Package       750
Rear side airbags       350
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744     930
Special order charge 233      
Multicontour seats 1,023      
designo Edition 4,557 3,906    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     536
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row 167      
Prestige Package       6,324
Luxury Package       2,139
Sport Interior Package       697
Rear side airbags       325
Options (change) 19,880 5,670 380 11,775
Options (change) 18,490 5,273 353 10,951
Destination 995 995 995 950
Total Price $90,425 $101,615 $126,675 $59,125
Total Invoice $84,167 $94,572 $117,877 $55,053

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,826
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelGLSGLSGLSQ5
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T8
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$90,425$101,615$126,675$59,125
Adjustments for Features-7,830-7,245-9,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,595$94,370$117,180$59,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,775$34,585$0
Total Invoice$84,167$94,572$117,877$55,053
Adjustments for Features-7,288-6,743-8,8360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,879$87,829$109,041$55,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,950$32,162$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelGLSGLSGLSQ5
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850 
Cruise control $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 $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 $150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
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 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
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
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   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
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
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$15,730$15,145$17,395$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,830$7,245$9,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,288-6,743-8,8360

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182017
ModelGLSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in110.5 in
Length202.0 in182.6 in
Width76.1 in74.0 in
Height72.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft357.3 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 hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested174071%
Total Not Requested70029%
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%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested155057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested190083%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested25016%
Total Not Requested135084%

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
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
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, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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