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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: $51,100

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $55,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,595

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $52,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelSLSLQ5
TrimSL550SL63 AMG2.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $41,500
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $38,596
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Wood trim   0  
Warm Weather Package     1,450
Premium Plus Package     4,000
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Wood trim   0  
Warm Weather Package     1,350
Premium Plus Package     3,720
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 8,625
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 8,024
Destination 875 875 975
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $51,100
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $47,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,704
Model Year201220122018
ModelSLSLQ5
TrimSL550SL63 AMG2.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8252hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$107,005$145,095$51,100
Adjustments for Features-4,690-5,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,315$139,355$51,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$47,595
Adjustments for Features-4,368-5,3480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,299$129,833$47,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,534$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201220122018
ModelSLSLQ5
TrimSL550SL63 AMG2.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$16,915$17,965$12,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$5,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,368-5,3480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122018
ModelSLQ5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in111.0 in
Length180.4 in183.6 in
Width71.5 in74.5 in
Height51.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested152538%
Total Not Requested245062%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested94057%
Total Not Requested70043%

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