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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,780

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $35,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,890

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $33,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelCLSA7
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $96,300 $59,250
Base Invoice $89,559 $55,103
Premium Package 1 3,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Adaptive cruise control 2,230  
Sport Package   1,000
Prestige Package   6,330
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear side airbags   350
Premium Package 1 2,976  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Adaptive cruise control 2,074  
Sport Package   930
Prestige Package   5,887
Driver Assistance Package   2,327
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 6,570 10,655
Options (change) 6,110 9,912
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $106,345 $70,780
Total Invoice $99,144 $65,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A7 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,161
Model Year20092012
ModelCLSA7
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine507hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$106,345$70,780
Adjustments for Features-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,245$70,780
Total Invoice$99,144$65,890
Adjustments for Features-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,051$65,890

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7

Model Year20092012
ModelCLSA7
TrimCLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,865$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-930

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7

Model Year20092012
ModelCLSA7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in114.7 in
Length193.0 in195.6 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height54.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.956.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested162588%
Total Not Requested22512%

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%
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 lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
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 camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested261561%
Total Not Requested165039%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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