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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: $65,875

Audi Q7 3.0T S Line   
Difference: $17,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,325

Audi Q7 3.0T S Line   
Difference: $16,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCLSCLSQ7Q7
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.0 TDI3.0T S Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $51,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $47,849 $55,753
Premium Package 1 4,070 3,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180    
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,100 2,100
Prestige Package     12,500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,600 2,600
Rear side airbags     350 350
Premium Package 1 3,785 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097    
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 1,954 1,954
Prestige Package     11,627  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,418 2,418
Rear side airbags     325 325
Options (change) 7,550 6,790 17,550 5,050
Options (change) 7,021 6,258 16,324 4,697
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $83,725 $109,315 $69,875 $65,875
Total Invoice $78,016 $101,849 $65,048 $61,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q7 3.0T S Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,378
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCLSCLSQ7Q7
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.0 TDI3.0T S Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8225hp V6 D333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12270, 14270, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19275/45-20275/45-20
Total Price$83,725$109,315$69,875$65,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-4,810-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,725$107,715$65,065$60,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,990$4,225$0
Total Invoice$78,016$101,849$65,048$61,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,491-4,478-4,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,016$100,358$60,570$56,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,342$3,932$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q7

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCLSCLSQ7Q7
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.0 TDI3.0T S Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear  $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500$1500
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,630$7,230$10,440$10,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$4,810$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,491-4,478-4,687

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20112012
ModelCLSQ7
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in118.2 in
Length193.0 in200.3 in
Width73.7 in78.1 in
Height54.7 in68.4 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.5,193 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.942.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.972.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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
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 Q7 3.0 TDI

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel1500No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Bose, 270W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested315047%
Total Not Requested350053%

Option Package Details
Audi Q7 3.0T S Line

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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