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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: $74,530

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $11,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,376

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $10,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelA7CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,250 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $55,103 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Prestige Package 6,330      
Sport Package 1,000      
Innovation Package 5,800      
Heated second row seats 450 625 625 625
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Rear side airbags 350      
Premium 1 Package   4,150 3,690 3,690
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Night vision   1,780 1,780 1,780
Rear spoiler   400    
Special order charge   250 250 250
Folding second row seats   440    
Heated steering wheel   490    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 850  
Prestige Package 5,887      
Sport Package 930      
Innovation Package 5,394      
Heated second row seats 419 581 581 581
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443      
Rear side airbags 325      
Premium 1 Package   3,860 3,432 3,432
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Night vision   1,655 1,655 1,655
Rear spoiler   372    
Special order charge   233 233 233
Folding second row seats   409    
Heated steering wheel   456    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 791  
Options (change) 14,405 12,855 11,115 10,265
Options (change) 13,398 11,956 10,338 9,547
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $74,530 $85,880 $111,540 $117,690
Total Invoice $69,376 $79,934 $103,798 $109,517

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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: $9,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,162
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelA7CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$74,530$85,880$111,540$117,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-4,300-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,530$84,380$107,240$113,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,860$28,710
Total Invoice$69,376$79,934$103,798$109,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,396-4,002-4,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,376$78,538$99,796$105,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,258$26,698

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Features Comparison: Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelA7CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition$200   
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,165$7,665$10,465$10,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$4,300$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,396-4,002-4,281

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122014
ModelA7CLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in113.2 in
Length195.6 in194.5 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height55.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,211 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A7 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested306572%
Total Not Requested120028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested360088%
Total Not Requested50012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested180081%
Total Not Requested42519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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