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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $117,040

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $108,927

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $9,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelCLSA7 / S7 / RS7
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $94,900 $113,900
Base Invoice $88,257 $105,928
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
AMG Performance Package 7,300  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,000
Night vision 1,780 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850  
Heated second row seats 625 500
Special order charge 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Comfort Seating Package   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Synthetic suede headliner   3,000
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
AMG Performance Package 6,789  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,860
Night vision 1,655 2,326
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651  
Heated second row seats 581 467
Special order charge 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Comfort Seating Package   1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   325
Synthetic suede headliner   2,790
Options (change) 21,265 10,875
Options (change) 19,795 10,117
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $117,040 $126,750
Total Invoice $108,927 $118,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,592
Model Year20122018
ModelCLSA7 / S7 / RS7
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine550hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/30-21
Total Price$117,040$126,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,040$122,990
Total Invoice$108,927$118,020
Adjustments for Features0-3,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,927$114,519

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSA7 / S7 / RS7
TrimCLS63 AMGRS 7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,415$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,501

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in114.7 in
Length194.5 in196.2 in
Width74.1 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,497 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 CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5250
590 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%

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