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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: $58,920

Audi Q5 45   
Difference: $44,677

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,299

Audi Q5 45   
Difference: $40,829

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Model Year201520152015201520152019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG45
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 $42,950
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $40,373
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800     1,800
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515        
Heated steering wheel 490 490        
Heated second row seats 620 620        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990      
Around view cameras 900 900 900      
Rear spoiler   500        
Warmth and Comfort Package     2,600      
Premium Plus Package           4,000
Prestige Package           5,300
Warm Weather Package           1,450
Cold Weather Package           500
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000
Rear side airbags           350
Metallic paint (extra cost)           575
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604     1,674
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409        
Heated steering wheel 456 456        
Heated second row seats 577 577        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921      
Around view cameras 837 837 837      
Rear spoiler   465        
Warmth and Comfort Package     2,418      
Premium Plus Package           3,720
Prestige Package           4,930
Warm Weather Package           1,350
Cold Weather Package           466
Adaptive dampers - electrical           930
Rear side airbags           325
Metallic paint (extra cost)           536
Options (change) 11,815 12,315 7,290 0 0 14,975
Options (change) 10,989 11,454 6,780 0 0 13,931
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $107,140 $103,597 $149,665 $163,125 $225,025 $58,920
Total Invoice $99,706 $96,128 $139,254 $151,890 $209,485 $55,299

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,780
Model Year201520152015201520152019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12248hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20255/45-20
Total Price$107,140$103,597$149,665$163,125$225,025$58,920
Adjustments for Features-605-1,130-3,905-12,405-13,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,535$102,467$145,760$150,720$211,820$58,920
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$43,293$48,253$109,353$0
Total Invoice$99,706$96,128$139,254$151,890$209,485$55,299
Adjustments for Features-563-1,049-3,633-11,551-12,2930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,143$95,079$135,621$140,339$197,192$55,299
Cost Above Minimum$4,064$0$40,542$45,260$102,113$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152019
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ5
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG45
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 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $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
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving     $100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
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 
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist     $200
Following distance indicator     $25
Hill descent control     $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
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 
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    
Regenerative braking     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0     
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Android Auto support     $100
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player, remote     $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
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     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
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 
Fog lights     $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests  $100$100$100 
Heated second row armrests  $100$100$100 
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$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$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 door armrests (optional)     $0
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$10,730$11,255$14,030$22,530$23,330$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$1,130$3,905$12,405$13,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-563-1,049-3,633-11,551-12,2930

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

Model Year20152019
ModelS-ClassQ5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in111.0 in
Length206.5 in183.6 in
Width74.8 in74.5 in
Height58.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
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
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
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 Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
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 headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
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 Requested367592%
Total Not Requested3008%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested289076%
Total Not Requested90024%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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