Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 Audi A7 / S7 Audi A7 / S7 2013

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $88,520

Audi A7 / S7 S7 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $59,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,387

Audi A7 / S7 S7 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $55,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelS-ClassA7 / S7
TrimS600S7 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $144,200 $78,800
Base Invoice $134,106 $73,284
iPod integration 425  
Heated second row seats   450
Comfort Seating Package   1,950
Innovation Package   5,600
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration 395  
Heated second row seats   419
Comfort Seating Package   1,813
Innovation Package   5,208
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 425 8,825
Options (change) 395 8,208
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $148,500 $88,520
Total Invoice $138,376 $82,387

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A7 / S7 S7 4.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,312
Model Year20082013
ModelS-ClassA7 / S7
TrimS600S7 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine510hp V12420hp V8
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$148,500$88,520
Adjustments for Features-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$146,700$88,520
Total Invoice$138,376$82,387
Adjustments for Features-1,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$136,699$82,387

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

Model Year20082013
ModelS-ClassA7 / S7
TrimS600S7 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,840$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6770

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

Model Year20082013
ModelS-ClassA7 / S7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in114.7 in
Length205.0 in195.6 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height58.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,895 lb.4,508 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.356.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 S7 4.0 TFSI

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support 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%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested290071%
Total Not Requested120029%

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