After seeing the Audi A7 S-Line and a picture of the Audi A7 basic (no S-line exterior), I gotta admit that if I get the A7 it will have to have the S-line look. I understand that the $59K and $62K versions look different from the $65K version, and it is apparent when you see the front view.

Would you guys buy the basic or the S-Line version? The difference is really about $3K, when you compare the $62K and $65K, and it has other features like BOSE, key-less entry, power tilt-telescopic steering, Adaptive headlights, etc.

After seeing the Audi A7 S-Line and a picture of the Audi A7 basic (no S-line exterior), I gotta admit that if I get the A7 it will have to have the S-line look. I understand that the $59K and $62K versions look different from the $65K version, and it is apparent when you see the front view.

Would you guys buy the basic or the S-Line version? The difference is really about $3K, when you compare the $62K and $65K, and it has other features like BOSE, key-less entry, power tilt-telescopic steering, Adaptive headlights, etc.

Sure, why not. Your paying a pretty large markup over the new A6, which aside from a hatchback/looks, is a very similarly equipped and performing car and about 8-10k less. Personally, having the Advanced Key in my S5, I'm so spoiled, I cant see having to press the unlock button or, lord forbid, have to put a key in an ignition. (which, in the A7 I test drove, I saw no place to put a key in the dash - so is there no manual backup for a dead battery or a key fob falling in the pool, etc?)

I'm really surprised that you can only get the Advance key system in the higher end versions with Audi. Three years ago, I got the Infiniti EX and had the Advance Key system and as long as I had the key in my pocket, I just press the button and start the car without having to get the keys off my pocket. However, I traded my Infiniti with a BMW 3 series coupe and lost that fancy advance key system. I must admit that I was pretty spoiled by that.