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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,375

Audi Q7 4.2 Premium   
Difference: $6,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,431

Audi Q7 4.2 Premium   
Difference: $6,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSQ7
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG4.2 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $58,600
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $54,497
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
CD changer, in-dash 430 430  
Heated front seats 690    
Satellite radio 699 699  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890   600
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Power trunk closer 510 510  
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,600
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     3,500
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000
Rear side airbags     350
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Heated front seats 642    
Satellite radio 650 650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828   557
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Power trunk closer 474 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,417
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     3,256
Upgraded leather upholstery     930
Rear side airbags     325
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,721
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,953
Options (change) 10,989 9,389 12,000
Options (change) 10,220 8,731 11,159
Destination 775 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $77,964 $98,464 $71,375
Total Invoice $72,652 $91,744 $66,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q7 4.2 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,619
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSQ7
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG4.2 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19275/45-20
Total Price$77,964$98,464$71,375
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,964$97,514$65,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,550$0
Total Invoice$72,652$91,744$66,431
Adjustments for Features0-885-5,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,652$90,859$61,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,207$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q7

Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSQ7
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG4.2 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration  $100
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,415$6,365$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-5,398

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20062008
ModelCLSQ7
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in118.2 in
Length193.0 in200.2 in
Width73.7 in78.1 in
Height54.7 in68.4 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.5,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.840.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.888.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Audi Q7 4.2 Premium

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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