Audi A7 Audi A7 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012

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Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,235

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $7,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,871

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $7,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelA7E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim3.0TE350E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $59,250 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $55,103 $46,314 $52,629
Prestige Package 6,330    
Sport Package 1,000    
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 420 420
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   750 750
Prestige Package 5,887    
Sport Package 930    
Driver Assistance Package 2,327 2,744 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 669 669
Rear side airbags 325 391 391
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   279 279
Illuminated door sill trim plates   698 698
Options (change) 10,655 12,560 12,560
Options (change) 9,912 11,682 11,682
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $70,780 $63,235 $70,025
Total Invoice $65,890 $58,871 $65,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,786
Model Year201220122012
ModelA7E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim3.0TE350E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine310hp V6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$70,780$63,235$70,025
Adjustments for Features-1,3250-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,455$63,235$69,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,390
Total Invoice$65,890$58,871$65,186
Adjustments for Features-1,2330-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,657$58,871$64,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,943

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Features Comparison: Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year201220122012
ModelA7E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim3.0TE350E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,790$5,465$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2330-372

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20122012
ModelA7E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.7 in108.7 in
Length195.6 in185.0 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height55.9 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,211 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.0 ft315.9 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
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested289068%
Total Not Requested137532%
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 system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174075%
Total Not Requested57525%
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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174075%
Total Not Requested57525%
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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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