2011 Audi A7 Buying Advice

The Mercedes CLS trades practicality for style versus the parent E-Class, and the 2011 Audi A7 will be no different compared with the parent A6. Still, the CLS has earned some new business for Mercedes-and with practically no deal-sweetening. No wonder BMW is expected to weigh in with its own supermodel sedan, perhaps before the A7 arrives. And CLS itself is said to be in for a redesign at about that time. With competition heating up like this, it makes sense to wait and look at all three-plus possible entries from other brands.

2011 Audi A7 Release Date: As noted, the 2011 Audi A7 is likely to start sale in the U.S. early in calendar 2010, probably in the first quarter.

2011 Audi A7 First Test Drive: Media previews are a long way from being scheduled, but the first should be an auto show reveal in September 2009, with driving programs following several months later.

2011 Audi A7 Prices: One British magazine with strong insider links to Audi suggests the 2011 Audi A7 will be priced in the $70,000-$100,000 bracket, depending on model and equipment. Incentives? Not likely.