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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,450

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $50,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,836

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $46,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelSLSLSLSLQ5
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $37,350
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $34,735
Premium I Package 3,170   2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Wood trim     0 0  
Prestige Package         11,500
Luxury Package         2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
Premium I Package 2,948   2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Wood trim     0 0  
Prestige Package         10,696
Luxury Package         2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)         441
Options (change) 5,330 1,640 4,660 1,640 14,275
Options (change) 4,957 1,525 4,334 1,525 13,276
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $102,805 $138,315 $137,435 $192,315 $52,450
Total Invoice $95,761 $128,876 $128,058 $179,096 $48,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,568
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelSLSLSLSLQ5
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12270hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$102,805$138,315$137,435$192,315$52,450
Adjustments for Features-6,825-7,275-7,375-7,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,980$131,040$130,060$184,940$52,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,060$34,080$88,960$0
Total Invoice$95,761$128,876$128,058$179,096$48,836
Adjustments for Features-6,357-6,779-6,872-6,8680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,404$122,097$121,186$172,228$48,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,693$31,782$82,824$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelSLSLSLSLQ5
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack    $300
Cargo cover    $75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
DVD-compatible player    $0
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,565$16,015$16,115$16,115$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,825$7,275$7,375$7,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,357-6,779-6,872-6,8680

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082010
ModelSLQ5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in110.5 in
Length178.5 in182.2 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height51.0 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested302548%
Total Not Requested324052%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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