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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: $49,440

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $3,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,045

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelA6A6C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.24.2C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $39,500 $46,050
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $36,735 $42,827
Premium Package 2,500      
Sunroof 1,450      
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 440 440
Technology Package 3,800 3,800    
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,300 2,300 1,190  
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Heated steering wheel 200 200 250 250
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Premium 1 Package     1,300 1,300
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Heated front seats     580 580
Sunshades, second row     380 380
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Premium Package 2,275      
Sunroof 1,320      
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364 409 409
Technology Package 3,458 3,458    
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,093 2,093 1,107  
Rear side airbags 319 319    
Heated steering wheel 182 182 233 233
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Premium 1 Package     1,209 1,209
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Heated front seats     539 539
Sunshades, second row     354 354
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 11,000 7,050 9,015 7,825
Options (change) 10,011 6,416 8,385 7,278
Destination 720 720 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $52,540 $61,540 $49,440 $50,757
Total Invoice $48,303 $56,695 $46,045 $46,987

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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: $5,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,191
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelA6A6C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.24.2C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-7T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$52,540$61,540$49,440$50,757
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-2,075-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,540$59,740$47,365$48,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,200$0$1,192
Total Invoice$48,303$56,695$46,045$46,987
Adjustments for Features0-1,658-1,933-2,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,303$55,037$44,112$44,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,734$0$838

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

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelA6A6C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.24.2C300C350e
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  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
6 kWh battery pack   $0
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
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
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  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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$4,165$5,965$6,240$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$2,075$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658-1,933-2,037

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

Model Year20062017
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.17.4 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 headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested77543%
Total Not Requested102557%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95079%
Total Not Requested25021%

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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