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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: $74,530

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $10,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,376

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $10,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSCLSA7
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $59,250
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $55,103
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Night vision 1,780 1,780  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Heated steering wheel 490    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850  
Heated second row seats 625 625 450
Special order charge 250 250  
Folding second row seats 440    
Rear spoiler 400    
Prestige Package     6,330
Innovation Package     5,800
Sport Package     1,000
Rear side airbags     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Night vision 1,655 1,655  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Heated steering wheel 456    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791  
Heated second row seats 581 581 419
Special order charge 250 250  
Folding second row seats 409    
Rear spoiler 372    
Prestige Package     5,887
Innovation Package     5,394
Sport Package     930
Rear side airbags     325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 13,095 11,115 14,405
Options (change) 12,196 10,355 13,398
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $85,270 $106,890 $74,530
Total Invoice $79,380 $99,487 $69,376

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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: $9,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,003
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSCLSA7
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine402hp V8518hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$85,270$106,890$74,530
Adjustments for Features-1,075-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,195$104,815$74,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,620$0
Total Invoice$79,380$99,487$69,376
Adjustments for Features-1,001-1,9310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,379$97,556$69,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,177$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7

Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSCLSA7
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$7,465$8,465$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,001-1,9310

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7

Model Year20122012
ModelCLSA7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in114.7 in
Length194.5 in195.6 in
Width74.1 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.356.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested190082%
Total Not Requested42518%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 3.0T

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
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 information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested289068%
Total Not Requested137532%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested340083%
Total Not Requested70017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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