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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: $51,100

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,588

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelA6A6C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.24.2C300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $35,712 $45,189
Premium Package 2,500   2,700  
Sunroof 1,450      
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0      
Technology Package 3,800 3,800    
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 440 440
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,300 2,300 1,190 1,190
Front sport buckets 500 500    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Interior Package     2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Special order charge     250 250
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Wood trim     325  
Sunshades, second row     380 380
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Premium Package 2,275   2,511  
Sunroof 1,320      
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0      
Technology Package 3,458 3,458    
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364 409 409
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,093 2,093 1,107 1,107
Front sport buckets 455 455    
Upgraded leather upholstery 910      
Rear side airbags 319 319 391 391
Becker Map Pilot     558 558
Interior Package     2,139 2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Special order charge     233 233
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Wood trim     302  
Sunshades, second row     354 354
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 12,300 7,350 11,775 8,750
Options (change) 11,194 6,689 10,951 8,138
Destination 720 720 925 925
Total Price $53,840 $61,840 $51,100 $58,265
Total Invoice $49,486 $56,968 $47,588 $54,252

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,879
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelA6A6C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.24.2C300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$53,840$61,840$51,100$58,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-4,275-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,840$60,040$46,825$51,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,200$0$5,165
Total Invoice$49,486$56,968$47,588$54,252
Adjustments for Features0-1,658-3,981-5,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,486$55,310$43,607$48,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,824$0$4,802

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

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelA6A6C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.24.2C300C400
Body4dr 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
FWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,715$5,515$7,990$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$4,275$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658-3,981-5,843

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

Model Year20062015
ModelA6C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in111.8 in
Length193.5 in184.5 in
Width73.1 in71.3 in
Height57.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.6 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 headlights150No
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested152585%
Total Not Requested27515%
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 C300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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