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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q5 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $56,245 Audi Q5 3.0 TDI | ||||||
| Difference: $41,005 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,378 Audi Q5 3.0 TDI | ||||||
| Difference: $38,196 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Q5 | Q5 |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 3.0T | 3.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $86,700 | $127,000 | $144,200 | $194,000 | $44,400 | $46,500 |
| Base Invoice | $80,631 | $118,110 | $134,106 | $180,420 | $41,292 | $43,247 |
| 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 | |||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 710 | |||||
| Sport Interior Package | 500 | 500 | ||||
| S Line Plus Package | 3,000 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 7,500 | 7,500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 660 | |||||
| Sport Interior Package | 467 | 467 | ||||
| S Line Plus Package | 2,790 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 6,977 | 6,977 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 467 | 467 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,675 | 4,355 | 425 | 425 | 11,850 | 8,850 |
| Options (change) | 8,068 | 4,050 | 395 | 395 | 11,026 | 8,236 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $97,250 | $135,230 | $148,500 | $198,300 | $57,145 | $56,245 |
| Total Invoice | $90,574 | $126,035 | $138,376 | $184,690 | $53,213 | $52,378 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0 TDI | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,640 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,856 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Q5 | Q5 |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 3.0T | 3.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 272hp V6 | 240hp V6 D |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-20 | 235/55-19 |
| Total Price | $97,250 | $135,230 | $148,500 | $198,300 | $57,145 | $56,245 |
| Adjustments for Features | -365 | -4,390 | -8,490 | -8,415 | -350 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $96,885 | $130,840 | $140,010 | $189,885 | $56,795 | $56,245 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,955 | $43,125 | $93,000 | $550 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $90,574 | $126,035 | $138,376 | $184,690 | $53,213 | $52,378 |
| Adjustments for Features | -340 | -4,092 | -7,911 | -7,837 | -326 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $90,234 | $121,943 | $130,465 | $176,853 | $52,887 | $52,378 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $31,709 | $40,231 | $86,619 | $509 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Q5 | Q5 |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 3.0T | 3.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $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 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Aluminum roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $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 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| 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 | $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 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| 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 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $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 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,755 | $12,780 | $16,880 | $16,805 | $8,740 | $8,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $365 | $4,390 | $8,490 | $8,415 | $350 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -340 | -4,092 | -7,911 | -7,837 | -326 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | S-Class | Q5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.5 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 182.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.0 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 65.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,466 lb. | 4,080 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 37.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 29.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 57.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T
| Sport Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| S Line Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/45WR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 45% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 740 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
| Sport Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 740 | 27% |
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