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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: $72,630

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $4,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,611

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $4,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCLSCLSCLSA7
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $59,250
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $55,103
Night Package 300 300    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610      
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,500
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800    
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Premium Package   4,200 3,740  
Heated second row seats   625 625 450
Special order charge   250    
Prestige Package       6,330
Sport Package       1,000
LED headlights       1,400
Rear side airbags       350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Night Package 279 279    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497      
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,327
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744    
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Premium Package   3,906 3,478  
Heated second row seats   581 581 419
Special order charge   233    
Prestige Package       5,887
Sport Package       930
LED headlights       1,302
Rear side airbags       325
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443
Options (change) 9,450 9,665 7,165 12,505
Options (change) 8,789 8,989 6,663 11,633
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $77,275 $84,690 $115,890 $72,630
Total Invoice $71,931 $78,827 $107,842 $67,611

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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: $4,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,799
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCLSCLSCLSA7
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$77,275$84,690$115,890$72,630
Adjustments for Features-560-1,975-5,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,715$82,715$110,190$72,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$33,475$0
Total Invoice$71,931$78,827$107,842$67,611
Adjustments for Features-521-1,838-5,3040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,410$76,989$102,538$67,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,579$31,128$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCLSCLSCLSA7
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration   $100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,365$8,780$12,505$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$1,975$5,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-521-1,838-5,3040

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A7

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested125067%
Total Not Requested62533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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
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 information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested311573%
Total Not Requested115027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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