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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: $56,525

Audi Q5 hybrid   
Difference: $40,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,636

Audi Q5 hybrid   
Difference: $37,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelS-ClassQ5
TrimS400 HYBRIDhybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $84,630 $48,268
Rear Seat Package 3,040  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Sport Interior Package   500
Luxury Package   2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rear side airbags   350
Rear Seat Package 2,827  
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Sport Interior Package   467
Luxury Package   2,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 3,790 3,700
Options (change) 3,525 3,443
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $96,665 $56,525
Total Invoice $90,030 $52,636

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,960
Model Year20112015
ModelS-ClassQ5
TrimS400 HYBRIDhybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H245hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$96,665$56,525
Adjustments for Features-1,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,125$56,525
Total Invoice$90,030$52,636
Adjustments for Features-1,4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,596$52,636

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

Model Year20112015
ModelS-ClassQ5
TrimS400 HYBRIDhybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$9,655$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4340

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

Model Year20112015
ModelS-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in110.5 in
Length206.5 in182.6 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height58.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,474 lb.4,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.457.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

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 hybrid

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

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