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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: $57,450

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $47,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,502

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $44,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $41,500
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $38,596
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630        
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950     1,800
Rear Seat Package 3,040 3,040 3,040      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Heated steering wheel 490 490 0   0  
Sunshades, second row, power 750 750        
Warm Weather Package           1,450
Premium Plus Package           4,000
Cold Weather Package           500
Prestige Package           5,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)           575
Rear side airbags           350
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744     1,674
Rear Seat Package 2,827 2,827 2,827      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Heated steering wheel 456 456 0   0  
Sunshades, second row, power 698 698        
Warm Weather Package           1,350
Premium Plus Package           3,720
Cold Weather Package           466
Prestige Package           4,930
Metallic paint (extra cost)           536
Rear side airbags           325
Adaptive dampers - electrical           930
Options (change) 11,950 11,950 7,080 0 0 14,975
Options (change) 11,115 11,115 6,585 0 0 13,931
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 975
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $104,825 $107,475 $146,955 $161,525 $211,975 $57,450
Total Invoice $97,620 $100,085 $136,800 $150,462 $197,345 $53,502

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,316
Model Year201120112011201120112018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12252hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20255/45-20
Total Price$104,825$107,475$146,955$161,525$211,975$57,450
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,725-7,000-7,100-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,825$107,375$143,230$154,525$204,875$55,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$38,405$49,700$100,050$0
Total Invoice$97,620$100,085$136,800$150,462$197,345$53,502
Adjustments for Features0-93-3,468-6,521-6,610-2,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,620$99,992$133,332$143,941$190,735$51,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$35,712$46,321$93,115$0

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

Model Year201120112011201120112018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware     $1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving     $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app     $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear     $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Evasive maneuver assist     $200
Following distance indicator     $25
Hill descent control     $250
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane keeping assist     $400
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection     $50
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Turn assist     $25
Vehicle exit assist     $25
Wide-view front camera     $150
Wide-view rear camera     $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails     $250
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  $150
Regenerative braking     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player, remote     $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition     $200
In-vehicle Internet     $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive     $15
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port     $25
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist     $0
Road sign information     $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats     $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
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
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)     $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$10,580$10,680$14,305$17,580$17,680$12,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,725$7,000$7,100$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-3,468-6,521-6,610-2,198

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

Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in111.0 in
Length206.5 in183.6 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height58.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.460.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300No
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested137538%
Total Not Requested226562%

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