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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $59,125 Audi Q5 3.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $45,322 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $55,053 Audi Q5 3.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $41,866 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $95,650 | $95,650 | $143,250 | $162,650 | $224,650 | $46,400 |
| Base Invoice | $88,955 | $88,955 | $133,223 | $151,265 | $208,925 | $43,152 |
| Power rear seats | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1,515 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,500 | 4,500 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,450 | 4,450 | 4,450 | |||
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 950 | 950 | 950 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 500 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 6,800 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 2,300 | |||||
| Sport Interior Package | 750 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |||||
| Power rear seats | 1,409 | 1,409 | 1,409 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,185 | 4,185 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,139 | 4,139 | 4,139 | |||
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 884 | 884 | 884 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 465 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 6,324 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 2,139 | |||||
| Sport Interior Package | 697 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 930 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |||||
| Options (change) | 11,415 | 11,915 | 6,915 | 0 | 0 | 11,775 |
| Options (change) | 10,617 | 11,082 | 6,432 | 0 | 0 | 10,951 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 950 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $107,990 | $104,447 | $151,090 | $164,875 | $227,675 | $59,125 |
| Total Invoice | $100,497 | $96,919 | $140,580 | $153,490 | $211,950 | $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: $41,332 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,164 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 272hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 235/55-19 |
| Total Price | $107,990 | $104,447 | $151,090 | $164,875 | $227,675 | $59,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,465 | -3,990 | -5,715 | -16,515 | -17,315 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $104,525 | $100,457 | $145,375 | $148,360 | $210,360 | $59,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,068 | $0 | $44,918 | $47,903 | $109,903 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $100,497 | $96,919 | $140,580 | $153,490 | $211,950 | $55,053 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,225 | -3,702 | -5,317 | -15,375 | -16,119 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $97,272 | $93,217 | $135,263 | $138,115 | $195,831 | $55,053 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,055 | $0 | $42,046 | $44,898 | $102,614 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Q5 |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | 3.0T |
| Body | 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 | $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 | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $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 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 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 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $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 | ||||
| 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 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 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $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 | $14,005 | $14,530 | $16,255 | $27,055 | $27,855 | $10,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,465 | $3,990 | $5,715 | $16,515 | $17,315 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,225 | -3,702 | -5,317 | -15,375 | -16,119 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q5
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | Q5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.5 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 182.6 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 74.0 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 65.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,774 lb. | 4,091 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 29.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 57.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 80% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1625 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 80% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1625 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3490 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 15% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
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