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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,350

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $46,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,883

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $43,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $37,200
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $34,596
Rear Seat Package 2,920 2,920      
Premium II Package 2,860        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010      
Rearview camera 750        
Prestige Package         11,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
Rear side airbags         350
Blind spot warning system         500
Rear Seat Package 2,716 2,716      
Premium II Package 2,660        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Panoramic sunroof 939 939      
Rearview camera 698        
Prestige Package         10,230
Metallic paint (extra cost)         441
Rear side airbags         325
Blind spot warning system         466
Options (change) 7,965 4,355 425 425 12,325
Options (change) 7,408 4,050 395 395 11,462
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $96,540 $135,230 $148,500 $198,300 $50,350
Total Invoice $89,914 $126,035 $138,376 $184,690 $46,883

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,713
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20235/55-19
Total Price$96,540$135,230$148,500$198,300$50,350
Adjustments for Features-1,415-5,665-9,765-9,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,125$129,565$138,735$188,610$50,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,440$43,610$93,485$0
Total Invoice$89,914$126,035$138,376$184,690$46,883
Adjustments for Features-1,318-5,280-9,099-9,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,596$120,755$129,277$175,665$46,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,159$40,681$87,069$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control    $250
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack    $300
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Media drive    $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,530$12,780$16,880$16,805$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$5,665$9,765$9,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,318-5,280-9,099-9,0250

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

Model Year20082009
ModelS-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in110.5 in
Length205.0 in182.2 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height58.0 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested447574%
Total Not Requested159026%

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