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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: $50,350

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $11,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,883

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $10,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ5
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $37,200
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $34,596
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Lane departure warning 850 850    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   475
Prestige Package       11,000
Blind spot warning system       500
Rear side airbags       350
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Lane departure warning 791 791    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   441
Prestige Package       10,230
Blind spot warning system       466
Rear side airbags       325
Options (change) 11,910 11,910 1,090 12,325
Options (change) 11,078 11,078 1,014 11,462
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $61,775 $70,375 $96,955 $50,350
Total Invoice $57,514 $65,512 $90,230 $46,883

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,472
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ5
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$61,775$70,375$96,955$50,350
Adjustments for Features-1,245-1,595-5,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,530$68,780$91,235$50,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$30,705$0
Total Invoice$57,514$65,512$90,230$46,883
Adjustments for Features-1,159-1,485-5,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,355$64,027$84,907$46,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,672$28,552$0

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

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ5
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,745$7,095$11,220$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$1,595$5,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,159-1,485-5,3230

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

Model Year20122009
ModelM-ClassQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in110.5 in
Length189.1 in182.2 in
Width75.2 in74.0 in
Height70.7 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.1 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
36.2 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested236576%
Total Not Requested75024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested236576%
Total Not Requested75024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested496582%
Total Not Requested110018%

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