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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: $51,945

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $50,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,377

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $47,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelSLSLSLSLQ5Q5
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $44,400 $46,500
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $41,292 $43,247
Premium I Package 3,170          
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    
Sport Interior Package         500 500
S Line Plus Package         3,000  
Navigation Plus Package         3,550 3,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Premium I Package 2,948          
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    
Sport Interior Package         467 467
S Line Plus Package         2,790  
Navigation Plus Package         3,301 3,301
Metallic paint (extra cost)         467 467
Options (change) 5,330 1,640 2,160 1,640 7,550 4,550
Options (change) 4,957 1,525 2,009 1,525 7,025 4,235
Destination 875 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $102,805 $138,315 $134,935 $192,315 $52,845 $51,945
Total Invoice $95,761 $128,876 $125,733 $179,096 $49,212 $48,377

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,770
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelSLSLSLSLQ5Q5
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$102,805$138,315$134,935$192,315$52,845$51,945
Adjustments for Features-7,100-7,550-7,050-7,650-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,705$130,765$127,885$184,665$52,495$51,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,060$32,180$88,960$550$0
Total Invoice$95,761$128,876$125,733$179,096$49,212$48,377
Adjustments for Features-6,614-7,035-6,569-7,124-3260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,147$121,841$119,164$171,972$48,886$48,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,694$30,017$82,825$509$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelSLSLSLSLQ5Q5
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack    $300$300
Cargo cover    $75$75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive    $15$15
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
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
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 panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
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$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,915$17,365$16,865$17,465$10,165$9,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,100$7,550$7,050$7,650$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,614-7,035-6,569-7,124-3260

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082014
ModelSLQ5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in110.5 in
Length178.5 in182.6 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height51.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50Yes
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

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%
S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested51532%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

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%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested51532%

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