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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: $52,195

Audi Q5 45   
Difference: $9,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,042

Audi Q5 45   
Difference: $8,124

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Model Year20082019
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR350 / R32045
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $42,950
Base Invoice $39,153 $40,373
Lighting Package 910  
Premium II Package 7,850  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Heating Package 1,370  
iPod integration 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 575
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Proximity key 1,110  
AWD 2,500  
Roof rack 245  
Premium Plus Package   4,000
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Cold Weather Package   500
Rear side airbags   350
Cargo cover   225
Lighting Package 846  
Premium II Package 7,300  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Heating Package 1,274  
iPod integration 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 536
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Proximity key 1,032  
AWD 2,325  
Roof rack 228  
Premium Plus Package   3,720
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Cold Weather Package   466
Rear side airbags   325
Cargo cover   209
Options (change) 18,430 8,250
Options (change) 17,138 7,674
Destination 875 995
Total Price $61,405 $52,195
Total Invoice $57,166 $49,042

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,087
Model Year20082019
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR350 / R32045
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6248hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$61,405$52,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,405$51,170
Total Invoice$57,166$49,042
Adjustments for Features0-963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,166$48,079

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

Model Year20082019
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR350 / R32045
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,480$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-963

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

Model Year20082019
ModelR-ClassQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in111.0 in
Length203.0 in183.6 in
Width75.7 in74.5 in
Height65.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,829 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.8 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 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft360.4 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 R350 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested422573%
Total Not Requested152527%
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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 45

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested277570%
Total Not Requested120030%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested76547%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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