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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: $59,400

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $45,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,309

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $42,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassQ5Q5
TrimS550S63 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $46,000 $48,100
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $42,780 $44,734
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515    
Premium 1 Package 4,500      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450    
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950    
Prestige Package     7,500 7,500
Luxury Package     2,300 2,300
Sport Interior Package     750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000
Rear side airbags     350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409    
Premium 1 Package 4,185      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139    
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884    
Prestige Package     6,977 6,977
Luxury Package     2,139 2,140
Sport Interior Package     697 697
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930 930
Rear side airbags     325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Options (change) 11,415 6,915 12,475 12,475
Options (change) 10,617 6,432 11,604 11,605
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $105,240 $147,340 $59,400 $61,500
Total Invoice $97,939 $137,092 $55,309 $57,264

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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: $42,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,345
Model Year2014201420162016
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)255/45-18255/40-20235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$105,240$147,340$59,400$61,500
Adjustments for Features-3,580-5,180-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,660$142,160$59,350$61,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,500$0$2,150
Total Invoice$97,939$137,092$55,309$57,264
Adjustments for Features-3,332-4,820-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,607$132,272$55,262$57,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,665$0$2,002

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

Model Year2014201420162016
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$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$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  
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$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$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$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$12,055$13,655$8,525$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$5,180$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,332-4,820-470

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

Model Year20142016
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.4,091 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%

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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested214077%
Total Not Requested62523%
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%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested214077%
Total Not Requested62523%
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%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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