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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,675

Audi Q7 4.2 Premium   
Difference: $30,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,781

Audi Q7 4.2 Premium   
Difference: $28,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLQ7
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG4.2 Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $58,600
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $54,497
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Wood trim     0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         2,600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         600
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather         3,500
Synthetic suede headliner         1,500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Wood trim     0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         2,417
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         557
Upgraded leather upholstery         930
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather         3,256
Synthetic suede headliner         1,396
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,953
Options (change) 3,850 3,330 3,850 3,330 11,300
Options (change) 3,581 3,097 3,581 3,097 10,509
Destination 875 875 875 875 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $101,325 $140,005 $136,625 $194,005 $70,675
Total Invoice $94,385 $130,448 $127,305 $180,668 $65,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q7 4.2 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,670
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLQ7
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG4.2 Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12350hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19275/45-20
Total Price$101,325$140,005$136,625$194,005$70,675
Adjustments for Features-3,150-4,500-4,000-4,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,175$135,505$132,625$189,405$70,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$34,450$91,230$0
Total Invoice$94,385$130,448$127,305$180,668$65,781
Adjustments for Features-2,934-4,193-3,727-4,2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,451$126,255$123,578$176,384$65,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,804$32,127$84,933$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLQ7
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG4.2 Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshades, second row    $125
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
iPod integration    $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Folding third row seats    $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$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$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$15,915$17,265$16,765$17,365$12,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$4,500$4,000$4,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,934-4,193-3,727-4,2840

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20082008
ModelSLQ7
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in118.2 in
Length178.5 in200.2 in
Width71.5 in78.1 in
Height51.0 in68.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.5,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
7.3 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.340.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft388.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q7 4.2 Premium

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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