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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,170

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $5,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,436

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $5,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassSQ5
TrimML350ML5003.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $52,700
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $49,012
Premium Package 6,150 3,750  
Sunroof 1,390 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Rear side airbags 385 385 350
Heated front seats 690    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550
Proximity key   1,080  
Technology Package     4,000
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Premium Package 5,720 3,488  
Sunroof 1,293 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698  
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Rear side airbags 358 358 325
Heated front seats 642    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 511
Proximity key   1,004  
Technology Package     3,720
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Options (change) 13,645 11,535 6,000
Options (change) 12,693 10,730 5,580
Destination 775 775 925
Total Price $54,170 $60,810 $59,625
Total Invoice $50,436 $56,610 $55,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,242
Model Year200620062015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassSQ5
TrimML350ML5003.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/45-20
Total Price$54,170$60,810$59,625
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,170$60,535$57,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0
Total Invoice$50,436$56,610$55,517
Adjustments for Features0-256-1,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,436$56,354$53,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year200620062015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassSQ5
TrimML350ML5003.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,280$6,555$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-1,839

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20062015
ModelM-ClassSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in110.5 in
Length188.5 in183.0 in
Width75.2 in75.2 in
Height69.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,410 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 Room55.0 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 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested297580%
Total Not Requested75020%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested46546%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested46546%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested100055%
Total Not Requested81545%

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