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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: $58,570

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $39,127

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,542

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $36,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000 $43,900
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $40,828
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515 1,515      
Wood trim, alternative type 800 800 800 800 800 500
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950 950      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650     1,950
Rear spoiler   500        
Prestige Package           7,500
S Line Package           2,500
Sport Interior Package           500
Rear side airbags           350
Metallic paint (extra cost)           475
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409 1,409      
Wood trim, alternative type 744 744 744 744 744 467
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884 884      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465     1,813
Rear spoiler   465        
Prestige Package           6,977
S Line Package           2,327
Sport Interior Package           467
Rear side airbags           325
Metallic paint (extra cost)           443
Options (change) 5,915 6,415 5,915 800 800 13,775
Options (change) 5,502 5,967 5,502 744 744 12,819
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $101,240 $97,697 $148,290 $163,925 $225,825 $58,570
Total Invoice $94,219 $90,641 $137,976 $152,634 $210,229 $54,542

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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: $37,572
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,656
Model Year201520152015201520152013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20255/45-20
Total Price$101,240$97,697$148,290$163,925$225,825$58,570
Adjustments for Features-1,030-1,555-6,505-17,055-17,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,210$96,142$141,785$146,870$207,970$58,570
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$45,643$50,728$111,828$0
Total Invoice$94,219$90,641$137,976$152,634$210,229$54,542
Adjustments for Features-959-1,443-6,053-15,880-16,6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,260$89,198$131,923$136,754$193,607$54,542
Cost Above Minimum$4,062$0$42,725$47,556$104,409$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0T
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$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control     $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack     $300
Cargo cover     $75
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0     
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
iPod integration     $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather headliner    $1000 
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 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$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 legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$11,155$11,680$16,630$27,180$27,980$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$1,555$6,505$17,055$17,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-959-1,443-6,053-15,880-16,6220

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

Model Year20152013
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 Weight4,774 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 thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

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 thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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 thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested234085%
Total Not Requested42515%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - 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%

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