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

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

Lowest Total Price: $48,600

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $17,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,263

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $16,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR5003.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,500 $46,000
Base Invoice $51,645 $42,780
Lighting Package 890  
Comfort Package 625  
Multicontour front seats 780  
Trim Package 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 575
Proximity key 1,080  
Panoramic sunroof 2,390  
Satellite radio 500  
Power liftgate 520  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050  
Rear side airbags 385 350
Sport Interior Package   750
Lighting Package 828  
Comfort Package 581  
Multicontour front seats 725  
Trim Package 1,116  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 536
Proximity key 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 2,223  
Satellite radio 465  
Power liftgate 484  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976  
Rear side airbags 358 325
Sport Interior Package   697
Options (change) 10,110 1,675
Options (change) 9,402 1,558
Destination 775 925
Total Price $66,385 $48,600
Total Invoice $61,822 $45,263

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,381
Model Year20062016
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR5003.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$66,385$48,600
Adjustments for Features-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,120$48,600
Total Invoice$61,822$45,263
Adjustments for Features-1,1780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,644$45,263

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

Model Year20062016
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR5003.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,930$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1780

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi Q5 features.

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

Model Year20062016
ModelR-ClassQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in110.5 in
Length203.0 in182.6 in
Width75.7 in74.0 in
Height65.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,929 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft357.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi Q5 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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