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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,070

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,075

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ5
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $43,900
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $40,828
Premium II Package 6,600 6,600    
Lighting Package 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   475
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,995    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 770 770    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,850 1,850 1,950
Heated front seats 720      
Sport Interior Package       500
S Line Package       2,500
Prestige Package       7,500
Rear side airbags       350
Premium II Package 6,138 6,138    
Lighting Package 884 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   443
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,855    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 716 716    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,720 1,720 1,813
Heated front seats 670      
Sport Interior Package       467
S Line Package       2,327
Prestige Package       6,977
Rear side airbags       325
Options (change) 13,605 12,885 1,850 13,275
Options (change) 12,653 11,983 1,720 12,352
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $59,080 $69,560 $92,825 $58,070
Total Invoice $55,006 $64,752 $86,388 $54,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,799
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ5
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20255/45-20
Total Price$59,080$69,560$92,825$58,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-4,575-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,080$67,510$88,250$54,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,430$29,170$0
Total Invoice$55,006$64,752$86,388$54,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,908-4,258-2,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,006$62,844$82,130$51,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,838$27,124$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2009200920092013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ5
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,695$6,745$9,270$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$4,575$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,908-4,258-2,868

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092013
ModelM-ClassQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in110.5 in
Length188.5 in182.6 in
Width75.2 in74.0 in
Height70.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested314079%
Total Not Requested82521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested314079%
Total Not Requested82521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested176564%
Total Not Requested100036%

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