Does anyone know if the C7 comes with leather/leatherette seats? I would hope that a "luxury" sedan priced up to $70K would have all leather seats. I test drove both the A6 and 535xi. The A6 is hands down my choice to order. I just assumed the seats were all leather.

The only ones we have here all got leather,not sure if they come with leatherette

I think just the seating area is real leather.

As with most cars I'll bet that the actual seating surface is leather and the sides/backs headrest are synthetic.

The order guide lists the seats as, and I quote:

"Leather seating surfaces (partial leather)"

So, the seating surfaces are indeed leather, but the seat side/rear surrounds are synthetic.

Standard leather seating surface is still better than standrad vinyl seats in the BMW 5 series and MB E-class.

Standard leather seating surface is still better than standrad vinyl seats in the BMW 5 series and MB E-class.

Don't you mean MB Tex, lol.

Does anyone know if the C7 comes with leather/leatherette seats? I would hope that a "luxury" sedan priced up to $70K would have all leather seats. I test drove both the A6 and 535xi. The A6 is hands down my choice to order. I just assumed the seats were all leather.

The side bolsters, top and back are vinyl. If you're not looking for it, you probably wont see it. As you can see the colors don't really match either, the plastic portions are darker than the leather...
http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz164/gatoman39/Audi/NAC00528214.jpg
http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz164/gatoman39/Audi/NAC00528216.jpg
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The side bolsters, top and back are vinyl. If you're not looking for it, you probably wont see it. As you can see the colors don't really match either, the plastic portions are darker than the leather...
http://www.cstatic-images.com/supersized/DMI/855/NAC006433.12.jpg
http://www.cstatic-images.com/supersized/DMI/855/NAC006433.13.jpg
http://www.cstatic-images.com/supersized/DMI/855/NAC006433.14.jpg

Wow the Black really doesn't match. My Brown matches just fine!

Wow the Black really doesn't match. My Brown matches just fine!

Hopefully they bring the S-Line Sport seats to the US.

It seems like the perforations are what is throwing the colors off in those photos...

I looked closely at my (velvet beige, non-ventilated) seats, and I think the side bolsters, etc. are also real leather. There was a no noticeable difference in texture to differentiate them, but there was for the rest of the seat, and you could tell that it was not the same material.

It seems like the perforations are what is throwing the colors off in those photos...

I looked closely at my (velvet beige, non-ventilated) seats, and I think the side bolsters, etc. are also real leather. There was a no noticeable difference in texture to differentiate them, but there was for the rest of the seat, and you could tell that it was not the same material.

It's not the perforations, it's the material. In the second picture you will see the seat bottom is all the same color, because the material is all leather. But the side bolsters are a different color because it's vinyl. I didn't notice it till the salesperson told me. You have to look closer. It's very good quality vinyl, for sure, but it is in fact vinyl.

The side bolster vinyl is better quality than the vinyl in the back of the seat. My wife's Lexus have leather side bolster on the seat's back and bottom. The problem with leather side bolster on the seat bottom is that it wears very fast.

Yet to get my A6 but the side bolsters on our S4 are definitely real leather. Maybe it's different on the A6 or maybe it's the ventilated seats that are different?

I think the sport seats and the nappa leather upgrade have real leather side bolsters.

Having the S line increases the leather quality?

Having the S line increases the leather quality?

not in the USA. In Europe you get this:
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not in the USA. In Europe you get this:
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Oh boy..BeAudi's least favorite line! I'm beginning to think we should be happy we even got the car over here! :D

Oh boy..BeAudi's least favorite line! I'm beginning to think we should be happy we even got the car over here! :D

You said it..... :) slowly i am getting used to it.

You said it..... :) slowly i am getting used to it.

LOL...you are banned from reading the boards until you make a purchase...

Having the S line increases the leather quality?

I've the S-Line and it's got full leather facing for the fronts of all seats but unfortunately that setup isn't available for you guys.

Maybe they will eventually offer it.

THAT Euro S-Line interior is crazy beautiful. OMG I soooo wanted that and even call Audi NA to inquire. Okay, I'm officially envious. Maybe I should have resorted to bribery. What a shame that's not available here. That interior is truly gorgeous.

LOL...you are banned from reading the boards until you make a purchase...

hahaha!

BeAudi where are you in the decision process? Any luck with the color? Certainly know much about the A6 by now, what's your thought?

THAT Euro S-Line interior is crazy beautiful. OMG I soooo wanted that and even call Audi NA to inquire. Okay, I'm officially envious. Maybe I should have resorted to bribery. What a shame that's not available here. That interior is truly gorgeous.

As much as I'd like to see STronic, adjustable suspension, rear sunshade, full leather seats or S Line Seats, more rims choices... I understand that they have to present the car at a reasonable price point. But for those of us willing to spend the money, and special order a car, I can't see why the options aren't made at least available for special order.

hahaha!

BeAudi where are you in the decision process? Any luck with the color? Certainly know much about the A6 by now, what's your thought?

My experience is like this, i was going out with a dream girl from a year and when i finally decided to get married and of a sudden from no where i met a new hot hot hotty and i am in confusion where to :)

funny business a side i certainly feel it is a good competitor to 5 series, it falls between 535 and 550 which is a very good thing.


as i mentioned earlier apart from all the techies we are missing in USA version, i really feel 65K car should have a better seats.

I agree with you BeAudi that the 5er seats are really awesome and offer more laterally support, but personally I find the A6 seats to be comfortable, just not as sporty. And unless your willing to pony up even more $, then the 5 series seats are not ventilated which is a biggie for me in south Florida. Make sure when doing your comparisons that you add the cost for Xdrive on the BMW which I believe is another $2.5k to get their four wheel drive system. Granted I had a difficult decision choosing between the two but locally the Audi store is far superior to the BMW service, it's no contest - not to mention that I think the A6 way out performs the 535 and give you a boat load more toys. Never drove the 550, but I'm guessing that's a beast. If your looking for that kind of performance, get the Stasis ECU upgrade and the A6 becomes a M5 beater, so for $1500 you cannot touch it. Again, Audi wins in the head to head comparo. FWIW, I haven't seen or read one head to head comparison where the BMW outscores the A6 - not that anyone else's opinion matters more then your own but from what I can gather, there's a consensus in the automotive press that the C7/A6 is the new gold standard.

My experience is like this, i was going out with a dream girl from a year and when i finally decided to get married and of a sudden from no where i met a new hot hot hotty and i am in confusion where to :)

funny business a side i certainly feel it is a good competitor to 5 series, it falls between 535 and 550 which is a very good thing.


as i mentioned earlier apart from all the techies we are missing in USA version, i really feel 65K car should have a better seats.

Ah, didnt see this before. LOL on the analogy!! :D