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

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Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,175

Audi Q7 4.2 Premium   
Difference: $75,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,108

Audi Q7 4.2 Premium   
Difference: $69,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelQ7S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim4.2 PremiumS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $58,600 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $54,497 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,600      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 600 0   0
Cold Weather Package 300      
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 3,500      
Rear side airbags 350      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,100      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500      
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,850      
Rear Seat Package   3,040    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,417      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 557 0   0
Cold Weather Package 281      
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 3,256      
Rear side airbags 325      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,953      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396      
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,721      
Rear Seat Package   2,827    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014    
Options (change) 13,800 7,080 0 0
Options (change) 12,836 6,585 0 0
Destination 775 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $73,175 $148,255 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $68,108 $138,009 $151,810 $199,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q7 4.2 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,234
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelQ7S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim4.2 PremiumS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine350hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$73,175$148,255$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,865-6,915-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,175$145,390$156,060$206,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,670$61,570
Total Invoice$68,108$138,009$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-2,667-6,441-6,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,108$135,342$145,369$192,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,027$57,332

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Features Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelQ7S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim4.2 PremiumS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250   
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Night vision  $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats  $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $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   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$10,575$13,440$17,490$17,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,865$6,915$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,667-6,441-6,438

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelQ7S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase118.2 in124.6 in
Length200.2 in206.5 in
Width78.1 in73.7 in
Height68.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,016 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in42.3 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.1 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.7 ft316.4 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 S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested72554%
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%

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