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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,645

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $32,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,443

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $30,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelA6 / S6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS6C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,900 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $70,588 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420
Blind spot warning system 500        
Carbon fiber trim 400       2,590
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650
Wood trim       0  
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391 391
Blind spot warning system 466        
Carbon fiber trim 373       2,409
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605
Wood trim       0  
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Options (change) 1,250 10,970 10,970 8,470 12,400
Options (change) 1,164 10,204 10,204 7,879 11,534
Destination 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $79,275 $46,645 $49,865 $49,920 $73,905
Total Invoice $73,877 $43,443 $46,438 $46,489 $68,914

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,468
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelA6 / S6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS6C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine435hp V10201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)255, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$79,275$46,645$49,865$49,920$73,905
Adjustments for Features-2,1100-1,700-400-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,165$46,645$48,165$49,520$73,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,875$26,460
Total Invoice$73,877$43,443$46,438$46,489$68,914
Adjustments for Features-1,9660-1,583-373-746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,911$43,443$44,855$46,116$68,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,673$24,725

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelA6 / S6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS6C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Ski sack$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50    
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Carbon fiber trim$200   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,065$2,955$4,655$3,355$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$0$1,700$400$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9660-1,583-373-746

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092012
ModelA6 / S6C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in108.7 in
Length193.5 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,124 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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