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

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Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,530

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $30,562

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,376

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $28,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelA7S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0TS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $59,250 $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900
Base Invoice $55,103 $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017
Sport Package 1,000          
Innovation Package 5,800          
Prestige Package 6,330          
Heated second row seats 450 620 620 620    
Rear side airbags 350          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475          
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250    
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Heated steering wheel   490 490      
Night vision   2,260 2,260 2,260    
Rear spoiler   500 500   500  
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990    
Sport Package 930          
Innovation Package 5,394          
Prestige Package 5,887          
Heated second row seats 419 577 577 577    
Rear side airbags 325          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443          
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093    
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Heated steering wheel   456 456      
Night vision   2,102 2,102 2,102    
Rear spoiler   465 465   465  
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921    
Options (change) 14,405 11,610 11,610 6,120 500 0
Options (change) 13,398 10,799 10,799 5,693 465 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $74,530 $109,135 $105,092 $151,745 $173,875 $229,925
Total Invoice $69,376 $101,562 $97,519 $141,189 $161,888 $214,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A7 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,337
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,295
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelA7S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0TS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine310hp V6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$74,530$109,135$105,092$151,745$173,875$229,925
Adjustments for Features0-5,100-5,225-7,500-15,750-16,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,530$104,035$99,867$144,245$158,125$213,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,168$0$44,378$58,258$114,058
Total Invoice$69,376$101,562$97,519$141,189$161,888$214,042
Adjustments for Features0-4,746-4,848-6,978-14,664-14,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,376$96,816$92,671$134,211$147,224$199,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,145$0$41,540$54,553$106,476

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Features Comparison: Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelA7S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0TS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50$50$50$50$50
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Second-row low console$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   $125$125
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Regenerative braking$0     
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0 $0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200 $200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400     
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200     
CD player$125     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100 $100
Headlight washers$50     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated front row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row armrests    $100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500$500
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$7,740$12,840$12,965$15,240$23,490$23,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,100$5,225$7,500$15,750$16,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,746-4,848-6,978-14,664-14,895

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20122017
ModelA7S-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in124.6 in
Length195.6 in206.5 in
Width75.2 in74.8 in
Height55.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,211 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A7 3.0T

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)350Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Total Requested4100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested339079%
Total Not Requested87521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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