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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: $16,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,327

Audi Q7 3.0T S Line   
Difference: $15,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelCLSQ7Q7
TrimCLS5503.0 TDI3.0T S Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $51,450 $59,450
Base Invoice $66,309 $47,849 $55,289
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Premium 1 Package 4,390    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Heated steering wheel 490    
Heated second row seats 625    
Special order charge 250    
Rear spoiler 400    
Folding second row seats 440    
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Prestige Package   12,000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,600 2,600
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Rear side airbags   350 350
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Premium 1 Package 4,083    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Heated steering wheel 456    
Heated second row seats 581    
Special order charge 250    
Rear spoiler 372    
Folding second row seats 409    
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Prestige Package   11,160  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,418 2,418
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Rear side airbags   325 325
Options (change) 10,515 17,550 5,550
Options (change) 9,797 16,323 5,163
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $82,690 $69,875 $65,875
Total Invoice $76,981 $65,047 $61,327

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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: $18,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,130
Model Year201220112011
ModelCLSQ7Q7
TrimCLS5503.0 TDI3.0T S Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8225hp V6 D333hp V6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14270, 14270, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18275/45-20275/45-20
Total Price$82,690$69,875$65,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,360-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,690$68,515$64,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,225$0
Total Invoice$76,981$65,047$61,327
Adjustments for Features0-1,266-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,981$63,781$59,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,930$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q7

Model Year201220112011
ModelCLSQ7Q7
TrimCLS5503.0 TDI3.0T S Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane departure warning$200  
Side curtain airbags$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  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50 $50
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,030$10,390$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,360$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,266-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20122011
ModelCLSQ7
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in118.2 in
Length194.5 in200.3 in
Width74.1 in78.1 in
Height55.8 in68.4 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.5,193 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
15.3 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.342.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested135058%
Total Not Requested97542%

Option Package Details
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Bose, 270W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested327551%
Total Not Requested317549%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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