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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: $58,775

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $53,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,728

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $49,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelSLSLSLQ5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $46,400
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $43,152
Premium 1 Package 3,850 3,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170    
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Wood trim   0 0  
Sport Interior Package       750
Luxury Package       2,300
Prestige Package       6,800
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Premium 1 Package 3,580 2,930    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088    
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139  
Wood trim   0 0  
Sport Interior Package       697
Luxury Package       2,139
Prestige Package       6,324
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Options (change) 7,320 6,620 2,300 11,425
Options (change) 6,807 6,157 2,139 10,626
Destination 875 875 875 950
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $112,095 $149,145 $204,525 $58,775
Total Invoice $104,400 $138,948 $190,452 $54,728

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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: $48,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,234
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelSLSLSLQ5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T8
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$58,775
Adjustments for Features-4,765-5,815-5,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,330$143,330$198,710$58,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,000$91,380$0
Total Invoice$104,400$138,948$190,452$54,728
Adjustments for Features-4,438-5,417-5,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,962$133,531$185,037$54,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,569$85,075$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2011201120112017
ModelSLSLSLQ5
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG3.0T
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 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
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 
Sunshades, second row   $125
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
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
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$15,565$16,615$16,615$10,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,765$5,815$5,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,438-5,417-5,4150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112017
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 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 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 length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested231556%
Total Not Requested180044%

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