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Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,780

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $6,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,890

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $5,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelA7CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,250 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $55,103 $60,357 $80,538
Prestige Package 6,330    
Sport Package 1,000    
Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Rear side airbags 350    
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100 1,100
Power trunk closer   510 510
CD changer, in-dash   430 430
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Heated front seats   690  
Adaptive cruise control   3,130 3,110
Prestige Package 5,887    
Sport Package 930    
Driver Assistance Package 2,327    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Rear side airbags 325    
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023 1,023
Power trunk closer   474 474
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Heated front seats   642  
Adaptive cruise control   2,911 2,892
Options (change) 10,655 10,099 9,389
Options (change) 9,912 9,392 8,731
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $70,780 $77,074 $98,464
Total Invoice $65,890 $71,824 $91,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A7 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,459
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,880
Model Year201220062006
ModelA7CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,780$77,074$98,464
Adjustments for Features-3,1650-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,615$77,074$97,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,440
Total Invoice$65,890$71,824$91,744
Adjustments for Features-2,9460-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,944$71,824$90,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,035

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Features Comparison: Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220062006
ModelA7CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,955$5,790$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9460-885

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122006
ModelA7CLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in112.4 in
Length195.6 in193.0 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height55.9 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,211 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A7 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested220052%
Total Not Requested206548%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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