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Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,215

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $3,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,043

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $2,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012201220122012
ModelA6A6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.24.2C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Premium Package 2,500              
Sunroof 1,450              
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0              
Technology Package 3,800 3,800            
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420 420 420 420
Front sport buckets   500            
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650 650
Wood trim     325   325   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     970   970   970 970
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Premium Package 2,275              
Sunroof 1,320              
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0              
Technology Package 3,458 3,458            
Rear side airbags 319 319 391 391 391 391 391 391
Front sport buckets   455            
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605 605
Wood trim     302   302   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     902   902   902 902
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 8,100 4,650 11,415 10,120 11,415 10,120 8,590 9,930
Options (change) 7,372 4,232 10,617 9,413 10,617 9,413 7,990 9,236
Destination 720 720 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $49,640 $59,140 $47,090 $46,215 $50,310 $49,425 $50,040 $71,435
Total Invoice $45,664 $54,511 $43,856 $43,043 $46,851 $46,028 $46,600 $66,616

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,380
Model Year20062006201220122012201220122012
ModelA6A6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.24.2C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$49,640$59,140$47,090$46,215$50,310$49,425$50,040$71,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-1,465-815-3,165-2,515-1,665-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,640$57,290$45,625$45,400$47,145$46,910$48,375$69,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,650$225$0$1,745$1,510$2,975$23,870
Total Invoice$45,664$54,511$43,856$43,043$46,851$46,028$46,600$66,616
Adjustments for Features0-1,705-1,364-759-2,947-2,342-1,551-2,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,664$52,806$42,492$42,284$43,904$43,686$45,049$64,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,142$208$0$1,620$1,402$2,765$22,313

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062006201220122012201220122012
ModelA6A6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.24.2C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0       
AWD $1700  $1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0  $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250 $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50      
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50      
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200      
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Chronometer       $100
Fog lights$125$125      
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50      
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$2,265$4,115$3,730$3,080$5,430$4,780$3,930$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$1,465$815$3,165$2,515$1,665$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,705-1,364-759-2,947-2,342-1,551-2,019

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062012
ModelA6C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in108.7 in
Length193.5 in180.7 in
Width73.1 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested162590%
Total Not Requested17510%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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