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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,195

Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige   
Difference: $31,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,480

Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige   
Difference: $29,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ7
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG4.2 Prestige
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $59,220
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $55,075
Rear Seat Package 2,920 2,920      
Premium II Package 2,860        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850     2,100
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Heated steering wheel 460        
Rearview camera 750        
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010      
Cold Weather Package         500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)         750
Rear side airbags         350
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel         1,850
Rear Seat Package 2,716 2,716      
Premium II Package 2,660        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650     1,953
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Heated steering wheel 428        
Rearview camera 698        
Panoramic sunroof 939 939      
Cold Weather Package         466
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         2,417
Metallic paint (extra cost)         698
Rear side airbags         325
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel         1,721
Options (change) 11,275 7,205 425 425 8,150
Options (change) 10,486 6,700 395 395 7,580
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $99,850 $138,080 $148,500 $198,300 $68,195
Total Invoice $92,992 $128,685 $138,376 $184,690 $63,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,289
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ7
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG4.2 Prestige
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12350hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20275/45-20
Total Price$99,850$138,080$148,500$198,300$68,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-6,700-6,625-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,850$133,930$141,800$191,675$67,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,080$41,950$91,825$0
Total Invoice$92,992$128,685$138,376$184,690$63,480
Adjustments for Features0-3,868-6,243-6,170-777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,992$124,817$132,133$178,520$62,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,825$39,141$85,528$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ7
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG4.2 Prestige
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control    $250
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel    $1500
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Folding third row seats    $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
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$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$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$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,840$13,990$16,540$16,465$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$6,700$6,625$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,868-6,243-6,170-777

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20082009
ModelS-ClassQ7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in118.2 in
Length205.0 in200.2 in
Width73.7 in78.1 in
Height58.0 in68.4 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.5,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.340.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.388.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

Option Package Details
Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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