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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: $59,125

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $42,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,053

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $39,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $46,400
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $43,152
Rear Seat Package 3,040 3,040 3,040 3,040      
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Sunshades, second row, power 750 750 750        
Sport Interior Package             750
Luxury Package             2,300
Prestige Package             6,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)             575
Rear side airbags             350
Adaptive dampers - electrical             1,000
Rear Seat Package 2,827 2,827 2,827 2,827      
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Sunshades, second row, power 698 698 698        
Sport Interior Package             697
Luxury Package             2,139
Prestige Package             6,324
Metallic paint (extra cost)             536
Rear side airbags             325
Adaptive dampers - electrical             930
Options (change) 7,780 7,830 7,830 7,080 0 0 11,775
Options (change) 7,236 7,283 7,283 6,585 0 0 10,951
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 950
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $102,035 $102,735 $104,735 $148,985 $163,805 $215,005 $59,125
Total Invoice $95,027 $95,678 $97,538 $138,690 $152,584 $200,165 $55,053

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,328
Model Year2013201320132013201320132017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20235/55-19
Total Price$102,035$102,735$104,735$148,985$163,805$215,005$59,125
Adjustments for Features-1,840-3,540-1,790-5,415-9,465-9,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,195$99,195$102,945$143,570$154,340$205,540$59,125
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,750$44,375$55,145$106,345$0
Total Invoice$95,027$95,678$97,538$138,690$152,584$200,165$55,053
Adjustments for Features-1,714-3,297-1,667-5,041-8,817-8,8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,313$92,381$95,871$133,649$143,767$191,353$55,053
Cost Above Minimum$932$0$3,490$41,268$51,386$98,972$0

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320132017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row      $75
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate      $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row      $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$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$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control      $250
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack      $300
Cargo cover      $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper      $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150  $150
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$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
In-vehicle Internet      $150
Media drive      $15
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150$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$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200  $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$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$10,530$12,230$10,480$14,105$18,155$18,155$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$3,540$1,790$5,415$9,465$9,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,714-3,297-1,667-5,041-8,817-8,8120

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

Model Year20132017
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 Weight4,631 lb.4,091 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested322578%
Total Not Requested89022%

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