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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: $58,695

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $41,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,658

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $38,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassQ5Q5
TrimS550S63 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $44,400 $46,500
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $41,292 $43,247
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515    
Wood trim, alternative type 800 800 500 500
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 1,950 1,950
Prestige Package     7,500 7,500
S Line Plus Package     3,000  
Sport Interior Package     500 500
Rear side airbags     350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409    
Wood trim, alternative type 744 744 467 467
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 1,813 1,813
Prestige Package     6,977 6,977
S Line Plus Package     2,790  
Sport Interior Package     467 467
Rear side airbags     325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467 467
Options (change) 5,915 5,915 14,300 11,300
Options (change) 5,502 5,502 13,306 10,516
Destination 925 925 895 895
Total Price $99,740 $146,340 $59,595 $58,695
Total Invoice $92,824 $136,162 $55,493 $54,658

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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: $40,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,370
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassQ5Q5
TrimS550S63 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8577hp V8272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20255/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$99,740$146,340$59,595$58,695
Adjustments for Features-855-5,680-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,885$140,660$59,045$58,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,775$350$0
Total Invoice$92,824$136,162$55,493$54,658
Adjustments for Features-796-5,285-5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,028$130,877$54,981$54,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,849$323$0

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

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassQ5Q5
TrimS550S63 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$9,580$14,405$9,275$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$5,680$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-796-5,285-5120

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

Model Year20142014
ModelS-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in110.5 in
Length206.5 in182.6 in
Width74.8 in74.0 in
Height58.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested214077%
Total Not Requested62523%
S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested214077%
Total Not Requested62523%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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