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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: $49,500

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $56,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,092

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $52,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLQ5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $37,200
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $34,596
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170    
Wood trim   0 0  
Prestige Package       11,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088    
Wood trim   0 0  
Prestige Package       10,230
Metallic paint (extra cost)       441
Options (change) 1,170 1,170 0 11,475
Options (change) 1,088 1,088 0 10,671
Destination 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $105,945 $143,695 $202,225 $49,500
Total Invoice $98,681 $133,879 $188,313 $46,092

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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: $49,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,078
Model Year2011201120112009
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$105,945$143,695$202,225$49,500
Adjustments for Features-6,990-8,340-9,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,955$135,355$192,835$49,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$93,880$0
Total Invoice$98,681$133,879$188,313$46,092
Adjustments for Features-6,511-7,770-8,7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,170$126,109$179,569$46,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,939$87,399$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2011201120112009
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 
Proximity key  $250$250
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 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$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 
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
HD radio$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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  $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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 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$15,790$17,140$18,190$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,990$8,340$9,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,511-7,770-8,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112009
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.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
7.2 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested316552%
Total Not Requested290048%

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