Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Audi Q5 Audi Q5 2011

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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: $53,500

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $6,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,819

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $6,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR350 / R3203.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $42,500
Base Invoice $39,153 $39,526
Lighting Package 910  
Premium II Package 7,850  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475
Heated front seats 710  
iPod integration 375  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,100
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Proximity key 1,110  
Prestige Package   7,200
Rear side airbags   350
Lighting Package 846  
Premium II Package 7,300  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 443
Heated front seats 660  
iPod integration 349  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,954
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Proximity key 1,032  
Prestige Package   6,696
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 17,225 10,125
Options (change) 16,017 9,418
Destination 875 875
Total Price $60,200 $53,500
Total Invoice $56,045 $49,819

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,855
Model Year20082011
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR350 / R3203.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$60,200$53,500
Adjustments for Features0-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,200$52,825
Total Invoice$56,045$49,819
Adjustments for Features0-629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,045$49,190

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

Model Year20082011
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR350 / R3203.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,455$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-629

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

Model Year20082011
ModelR-ClassQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in110.5 in
Length203.0 in182.2 in
Width75.7 in74.0 in
Height65.4 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,629 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested427574%
Total Not Requested147526%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested200074%
Total Not Requested71526%

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