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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: $39,095

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,414

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006200620062006
ModelA6A6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.0TC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,700 $49,900 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $38,782 $46,408 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Premium Plus Package 4,220 4,220          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 690 690 690 690 690
Rear side airbags 350 350 385 385 385 385  
Power driver seat     600 600      
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Folding second row seats     290 290 290 290  
Satellite radio     500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790 790
Navigation system     2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
CD changer, remote     420 420 420 420 430
Wood trim             775
Premium Plus Package 3,924 3,924          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 642 642 642 642 642
Rear side airbags 325 325 358 358 358 358  
Power driver seat     558 558      
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Folding second row seats     270 270 270 270  
Satellite radio     465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735 735
Navigation system     2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
CD changer, remote     391 391 391 391 400
Wood trim             721
Options (change) 5,045 5,045 9,120 9,120 8,520 8,520 6,160
Options (change) 4,692 4,692 8,483 8,483 7,925 7,925 5,729
Destination 875 875 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,620 $55,820 $39,095 $42,845 $46,845 $47,445 $62,685
Total Invoice $44,349 $51,975 $36,414 $39,902 $43,622 $44,180 $58,443

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,313
Model Year2012201220062006200620062006
ModelA6A6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.0TC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4310hp V6201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T8M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$47,620$55,820$39,095$42,845$46,845$47,445$62,685
Adjustments for Features-2,815-4,9150-1,225-300-1,525-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,805$50,905$39,095$41,620$46,545$45,920$60,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,890
Total Invoice$44,349$51,975$36,414$39,902$43,622$44,180$58,443
Adjustments for Features-2,622-4,5760-1,141-279-1,420-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,727$47,399$36,414$38,761$43,343$42,760$56,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,672$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,444

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

Model Year2012201220062006200620062006
ModelA6A6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.0TC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300     
6-speed manual  $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
FWD$0      
AWD $1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     
Rearview camera$200$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40     
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers      $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250     
Residual heat$50$50     
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
Handwriting recognition$200$200     
HD radio$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150     
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive$15$15     
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Compass$0$0     
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150     
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300 $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$4,605$6,705$1,790$3,015$2,090$3,315$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$4,915$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,622-4,5760-1,141-279-1,420-1,585

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

Model Year20122006
ModelA6C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in106.9 in
Length193.9 in178.4 in
Width73.8 in68.0 in
Height57.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
245/45HR18 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested166555%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
245/45HR18 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested166555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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