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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: $72,630

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $4,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,611

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $4,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelA7CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,250 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $55,103 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,800 2,800 2,800
Sport Package 1,000      
Prestige Package 6,330      
Heated second row seats 450   625 625
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Rear side airbags 350      
LED headlights 1,400      
Night Package   300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610    
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800  
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Special order charge     250  
Driver Assistance Package 2,327 2,604 2,604 2,604
Sport Package 930      
Prestige Package 5,887      
Heated second row seats 419   581 581
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443      
Rear side airbags 325      
LED headlights 1,302      
Night Package   279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497    
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744  
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 12,505 9,450 9,665 7,165
Options (change) 11,633 8,789 8,989 6,663
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $72,630 $77,275 $84,690 $115,890
Total Invoice $67,611 $71,931 $78,827 $107,842

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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: $4,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,799
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelA7CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$72,630$77,275$84,690$115,890
Adjustments for Features0-560-1,975-5,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,630$76,715$82,715$110,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,000$33,475
Total Invoice$67,611$71,931$78,827$107,842
Adjustments for Features0-521-1,838-5,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,611$71,410$76,989$102,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,579$31,128

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Features Comparison: Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelA7CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$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
Sunshade, rear, power  $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $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
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Body kit$0  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150 $150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $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$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,805$7,365$8,780$12,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$560$1,975$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-521-1,838-5,304

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122016
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.4,035 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested311573%
Total Not Requested115027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested125067%
Total Not Requested62533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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