Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Audi SQ5 Audi SQ5 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,695

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $6,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,792

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $5,640

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelR-ClassR-ClassSQ5
TrimR350R5003.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $51,900
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $48,268
Lighting Package 890 890  
Multicontour front seats 780 780  
Trim Package 1,750 1,200  
Comfort Package 1,350 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 500
Satellite radio 500 500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050  
Power liftgate 520 520  
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390  
Heated front seats 690    
Rear side airbags 385 385 350
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 1,950
Proximity key   1,080  
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Lighting Package 828 828  
Multicontour front seats 725 725  
Trim Package 1,628 1,116  
Comfort Package 1,256 581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 467
Satellite radio 465 465  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976  
Power liftgate 484 484  
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223  
Heated front seats 642    
Rear side airbags 358 358 325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 1,813
Proximity key   1,004  
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Options (change) 13,995 13,110 3,900
Options (change) 13,017 12,192 3,629
Destination 775 775 895
Total Price $62,770 $69,385 $56,695
Total Invoice $58,432 $64,612 $52,792

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz R-Class dealer quotes or Audi SQ5 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi SQ5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,091
Model Year200620062014
ModelR-ClassR-ClassSQ5
TrimR350R5003.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/45-20
Total Price$62,770$69,385$56,695
Adjustments for Features-590-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,180$68,070$56,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,890$0
Total Invoice$58,432$64,612$52,792
Adjustments for Features-549-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,883$63,387$52,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,504$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year200620062014
ModelR-ClassR-ClassSQ5
TrimR350R5003.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote $200 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,030$7,755$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$1,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-549-1,2250

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20062014
ModelR-ClassSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in110.5 in
Length203.0 in183.0 in
Width75.7 in75.2 in
Height65.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,410 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested55057%
Total Not Requested41543%

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%
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%
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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.