Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 2014

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $119,675

Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7   
Difference: $78,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $111,368

Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7   
Difference: $73,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelS-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7
TrimS65 AMGRS 7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $194,000 $104,900
Base Invoice $180,420 $97,558
iPod integration 425  
Innovation Package   2,800
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Comfort Seating Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cargo net   130
Rear side airbags   350
Heated second row seats   500
Power door closers   500
Synthetic suede headliner   3,000
Wood trim, alternative type   1,300
iPod integration 395  
Innovation Package   2,604
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Comfort Seating Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467
Cargo net   121
Rear side airbags   325
Heated second row seats   467
Power door closers   467
Synthetic suede headliner   2,790
Wood trim, alternative type   1,210
Options (change) 425 13,880
Options (change) 395 12,915
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $198,300 $119,675
Total Invoice $184,690 $111,368

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,485
Model Year20082014
ModelS-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7
TrimS65 AMGRS 7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine604hp V12560hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20275/35-20
Total Price$198,300$119,675
Adjustments for Features0-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$198,300$119,500
Total Invoice$184,690$111,368
Adjustments for Features0-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$184,690$111,205

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

Model Year20082014
ModelS-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7
TrimS65 AMGRS 7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
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 
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 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
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
Total Value of Features$12,290$12,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163

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

Model Year20082014
ModelS-ClassA7 / S7 / RS7
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 Weight5,035 lb.4,475 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 / RS7 RS 7

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
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%

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