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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: $61,820

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $6,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,565

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $5,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ5
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $43,900
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $40,828
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950  
Convenience Package 580 580 490 580  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250 250 250  
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 160 1,600 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Proximity key 650 650      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Prestige Package         7,500
Driver Assist Package         3,250
S Line Package         2,500
Sport Interior Package         500
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814  
Convenience Package 539 539 456 539  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   443
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 325
Special order charge 233 233 233 233  
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 149 1,488 467
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,813
Proximity key 605 605      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Prestige Package         6,977
Driver Assist Package         3,023
S Line Package         2,327
Sport Interior Package         467
Options (change) 18,830 18,830 12,130 7,840 17,025
Options (change) 17,515 17,515 11,424 7,293 15,842
Destination 925 925 925 925 895
Total Price $69,555 $68,055 $75,955 $107,165 $61,820
Total Invoice $64,754 $63,359 $70,846 $99,730 $57,565

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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: $7,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,775
Model Year20152015201520152013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ5
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$69,555$68,055$75,955$107,165$61,820
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-2,250-5,475-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,855$68,055$73,705$101,690$60,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$5,850$33,835$0
Total Invoice$64,754$63,359$70,846$99,730$57,565
Adjustments for Features-1,5830-2,099-5,095-1,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,171$63,359$68,747$94,635$56,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$5,576$31,464$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassQ5
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Aluminum roof rack    $300
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$8,470$6,770$9,020$12,245$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$2,250$5,475$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5830-2,099-5,095-1,169

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

Model Year20152013
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 Weight4,752 lb.4,080 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 ML250 BlueTEC

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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested236586%
Total Not Requested40014%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
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%
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%

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