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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: $57,695

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $8,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,724

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $8,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR3503.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $46,500
Base Invoice $49,002 $43,247
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950
Blind spot warning system 600  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Heated front seats 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 500
Prestige Package   7,500
Rear side airbags   350
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,069  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,813
Blind spot warning system 558  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Heated front seats 698  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 467
Prestige Package   6,977
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 14,585 10,300
Options (change) 13,566 9,582
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $66,600 $57,695
Total Invoice $61,893 $53,724

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,970
Model Year20122014
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR3503.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/55-19
Total Price$66,600$57,695
Adjustments for Features0-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,600$56,835
Total Invoice$61,893$53,724
Adjustments for Features0-801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,893$52,923

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

Model Year20122014
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR3503.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,455$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-801

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

Model Year20122014
ModelR-ClassQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in110.5 in
Length203.1 in182.6 in
Width77.1 in74.0 in
Height65.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight5,225 lb.4,475 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested157570%
Total Not Requested67530%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested181566%
Total Not Requested95034%

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