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Audi A7 / S7 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A7 / S7 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,620

Audi A7 / S7 S7 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $28,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,762

Audi A7 / S7 S7 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $26,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201120112011
ModelA7 / S7SLSLSL
TrimS7 4.0 TFSISL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,800 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $73,284 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Comfort Seating Package 1,950      
Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Premium 1 Package   3,850 3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700 700
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0 0
Comfort Seating Package 1,813      
Driver Assistance Package 2,327      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443      
Premium 1 Package   3,580 2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651 651
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 4,925 8,020 7,320 3,000
Options (change) 4,583 7,458 6,808 2,790
Destination 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $84,620 $112,795 $149,845 $205,225
Total Invoice $78,762 $105,051 $139,599 $191,103

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A7 / S7 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A7 / S7 S7 4.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,866
Model Year2013201120112011
ModelA7 / S7SLSLSL
TrimS7 4.0 TFSISL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$84,620$112,795$149,845$205,225
Adjustments for Features0-3,675-4,725-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,620$109,120$145,120$200,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,000$91,380
Total Invoice$78,762$105,051$139,599$191,103
Adjustments for Features0-3,423-4,402-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,762$101,628$135,197$186,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,569$85,075

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Features Comparison: Audi A7 / S7 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2013201120112011
ModelA7 / S7SLSLSL
TrimS7 4.0 TFSISL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
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   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Massage, driver seat$100 $100$100
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,065$15,740$16,790$16,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675$4,725$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,423-4,402-4,400

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A7 / S7 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132011
ModelA7 / S7SL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.7 in100.8 in
Length195.6 in180.4 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height55.9 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,211 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.0 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 S7 4.0 TFSI

Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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