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

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

Lowest Total Price: $83,625

Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 S7 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $9,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,841

Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 S7 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $8,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelE-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimE55S7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $82,600 $79,900 $110,700
Base Invoice $76,818 $74,308 $102,952
Lighting Package 990    
Premium Package 3,650    
Satellite radio 500    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925    
Power liftgate 520    
Proximity key 1,080    
Comfort Seating Package   1,850 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Rear side airbags   350 350
Wood trim, alternative type     1,300
Lighting Package 921    
Premium Package 3,395    
Satellite radio 465    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860    
Power liftgate 484    
Proximity key 1,004    
Comfort Seating Package   1,722 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Rear side airbags   325 325
Wood trim, alternative type     1,210
Options (change) 7,665 2,775 4,175
Options (change) 7,129 2,583 3,884
Destination 775 950 950
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $92,740 $83,625 $115,825
Total Invoice $86,422 $77,841 $107,786

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 S7 4.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,965
Model Year200620172017
ModelE-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimE55S7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine469hp V8450hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT5S7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-19275/35-20
Total Price$92,740$83,625$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-4,710-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,740$78,915$109,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,500
Total Invoice$86,422$77,841$107,786
Adjustments for Features0-4,384-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,422$73,457$101,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,364

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

Model Year200620172017
ModelE-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimE55S7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers  $300
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,405$9,115$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,710$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,384-5,965

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

Model Year20062017
ModelE-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in114.7 in
Length190.9 in196.2 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height58.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft356.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 S7 4.0 TFSI

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 seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7

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 seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

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