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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: $51,075

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $15,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,571

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $14,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR3502.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $41,500
Base Invoice $49,002 $38,596
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690  
Heated front seats 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Roof rack 250  
Premium Plus Package   4,000
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Rear side airbags   350
Cargo cover   225
Class III trailer hitch   850
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Class II trailer hitch 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642  
Heated front seats 698  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Blind spot warning system 558  
Roof rack 232  
Premium Plus Package   3,720
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Rear side airbags   325
Cargo cover   209
Class III trailer hitch   792
Options (change) 12,945 8,600
Options (change) 12,041 8,000
Destination 875 975
Total Price $66,510 $51,075
Total Invoice $61,918 $47,571

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,382
Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR3502.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/60-18
Total Price$66,510$51,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,510$48,890
Total Invoice$61,918$47,571
Adjustments for Features0-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,918$45,536

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

Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassQ5
TrimR3502.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$7,705$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,035

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

Model Year20122018
ModelR-ClassQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in111.0 in
Length203.1 in183.6 in
Width77.1 in74.5 in
Height65.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132559%
Total Not Requested92541%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested297575%
Total Not Requested100025%
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested94057%
Total Not Requested70043%

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