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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: $55,450

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $56,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,633

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $52,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSLSLSLQ5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $42,500
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $39,526
Premium 1 Package 3,850 3,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170    
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,100
Wood trim   0 0  
Prestige Package       7,200
Luxury Package       2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Premium 1 Package 3,580 2,930    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088    
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139 1,954
Wood trim   0 0  
Prestige Package       6,696
Luxury Package       2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443
Options (change) 7,320 6,620 2,300 12,075
Options (change) 6,807 6,157 2,139 11,232
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $112,095 $149,145 $204,525 $55,450
Total Invoice $104,400 $138,948 $190,452 $51,633

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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: $49,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,350
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSLSLSLQ5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$112,095$149,145$204,525$55,450
Adjustments for Features-6,890-7,940-7,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,205$141,205$196,585$55,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,000$91,380$0
Total Invoice$104,400$138,948$190,452$51,633
Adjustments for Features-6,417-7,397-7,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,983$131,551$183,058$51,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,568$85,075$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSLSLSLQ5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$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 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,740$16,790$16,790$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,890$7,940$7,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,417-7,397-7,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112011
ModelSLQ5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in110.5 in
Length180.4 in182.2 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height51.1 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,091 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
7.2 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
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 Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested189070%
Total Not Requested82530%
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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