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Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,175

Audi Q7 4.2 Premium   
Difference: $9,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,108

Audi Q7 4.2 Premium   
Difference: $8,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelQ7CLS
Trim4.2 PremiumCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,600 $71,300
Base Invoice $54,497 $66,309
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,600  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 600 590
Cold Weather Package 300  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 3,500  
Rear side airbags 350  
Second-row buckets 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,100  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,850  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,390
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Rear spoiler   400
Folding second row seats   440
Upgraded leather upholstery 930  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,417  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 557 549
Cold Weather Package 281  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 3,256  
Rear side airbags 325  
Second-row buckets 1,396  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,953  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,721  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 1 Package   4,083
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   250
Rear spoiler   372
Folding second row seats   409
Options (change) 13,800 10,615
Options (change) 12,836 9,890
Destination 775 875
Total Price $73,175 $82,790
Total Invoice $68,108 $77,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q7 4.2 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,651
Model Year20082012
ModelQ7CLS
Trim4.2 PremiumCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20255/40-18
Total Price$73,175$82,790
Adjustments for Features-1,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,365$82,790
Total Invoice$68,108$77,074
Adjustments for Features-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,423$77,074

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Features Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
ModelQ7CLS
Trim4.2 PremiumCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console$250 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Total Value of Features$10,040$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
ModelQ7CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.2 in113.2 in
Length200.2 in194.5 in
Width78.1 in74.1 in
Height68.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,016 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q7 4.2 Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested105045%
Total Not Requested127555%

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