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

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

Lowest Total Price: $74,530

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $26,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,376

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $24,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA7
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $59,250
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $55,103
Premium III Package 4,990 1,710      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880      
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 950  
Heated steering wheel 470 470   470  
Heated second row seats         450
Prestige Package         6,330
Innovation Package         5,800
Sport Package         1,000
Rear side airbags         350
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
Premium III Package 4,641 1,590      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678 2,678      
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 884  
Heated steering wheel 437 437   437  
Heated second row seats         419
Prestige Package         5,887
Innovation Package         5,394
Sport Package         930
Rear side airbags         325
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443
Options (change) 9,715 6,435 1,375 1,845 14,405
Options (change) 9,035 5,984 1,279 1,716 13,398
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $100,940 $141,660 $152,700 $204,670 $74,530
Total Invoice $94,006 $132,015 $142,283 $190,615 $69,376

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A7 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,072
Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA7
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12310hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$100,940$141,660$152,700$204,670$74,530
Adjustments for Features0-3,550-5,550-5,575-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,940$138,110$147,150$199,095$74,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,170$46,210$98,155$0
Total Invoice$94,006$132,015$142,283$190,615$69,376
Adjustments for Features0-3,308-5,171-5,192-442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,006$128,707$137,112$185,423$68,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,701$43,106$91,417$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA7
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row low console    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
LED headlights    $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,765$12,315$14,315$14,340$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,550$5,550$5,575$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,308-5,171-5,192-442

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

Model Year20092012
ModelS-ClassA7
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 Weight4,466 lb.4,211 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested330079%
Total Not Requested90021%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 3.0T

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested295069%
Total Not Requested131531%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
LED headlights500No
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested290071%
Total Not Requested120029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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