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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: $59,050

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $50,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,984

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $47,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelSLSLSLQ5Q5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $46,000 $48,100
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $42,780 $44,734
Premium 1 Package 3,850 3,150      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170      
Wood trim   0 0    
Sport Interior Package       750 750
Luxury Package       2,300 2,300
Prestige Package       7,500 7,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575
Premium 1 Package 3,580 2,930      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088      
Wood trim   0 0    
Sport Interior Package       697 697
Luxury Package       2,139 2,140
Prestige Package       6,977 6,977
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930 930
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536 536
Options (change) 5,020 4,320 0 12,125 12,125
Options (change) 4,668 4,018 0 11,279 11,280
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $109,795 $146,845 $202,225 $59,050 $61,150
Total Invoice $102,261 $136,809 $188,313 $54,984 $56,939

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,281
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelSLSLSLQ5Q5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$109,795$146,845$202,225$59,050$61,150
Adjustments for Features-5,415-6,465-6,465-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,380$140,380$195,760$59,000$61,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,000$91,380$0$2,150
Total Invoice$102,261$136,809$188,313$54,984$56,939
Adjustments for Features-5,043-6,023-6,020-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,218$130,786$182,293$54,937$56,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,568$85,075$0$2,002

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelSLSLSLQ5Q5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$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  
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  
Wiper de-icer$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
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
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
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$200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$15,815$16,865$16,865$10,450$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,415$6,465$6,465$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,043-6,023-6,020-470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112016
ModelSLQ5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in110.5 in
Length180.4 in182.6 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height51.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,091 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
7.2 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft357.3 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 seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested156557%
Total Not Requested120043%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested156557%
Total Not Requested120043%

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