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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: $61,500

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $9,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,264

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $8,768

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Model Year20142016
ModelM-ClassQ5
TrimML3503.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,790 $48,100
Base Invoice $44,445 $44,734
Premium 1 Package 3,920  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lane departure warning 875  
Multicontour front seats 1,100  
designo Package 4,600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Proximity key 650  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Special order charge 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row 180  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
AWD 2,500  
Prestige Package   7,500
Luxury Package   2,300
Sport Interior Package   750
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Premium 1 Package 3,646  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lane departure warning 814  
Multicontour front seats 1,023  
designo Package 4,278  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Proximity key 605  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Special order charge 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Rear side airbags 391 325
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row 167  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
AWD 2,325  
Prestige Package   6,977
Luxury Package   2,140
Sport Interior Package   697
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Options (change) 22,215 12,475
Options (change) 20,662 11,605
Destination 925 925
Total Price $70,930 $61,500
Total Invoice $66,032 $57,264

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,771
Model Year20142016
ModelM-ClassQ5
TrimML3503.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/55-19
Total Price$70,930$61,500
Adjustments for Features-2,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,785$61,500
Total Invoice$66,032$57,264
Adjustments for Features-1,9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,035$57,264

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

Model Year20142016
ModelM-ClassQ5
TrimML3503.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,720$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9970

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

Model Year20142016
ModelM-ClassQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in110.5 in
Length189.1 in182.6 in
Width75.2 in74.0 in
Height70.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.4,475 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested211576%
Total Not Requested65024%
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 selector200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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