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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: $51,370

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $10,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,840

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $9,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelA6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $46,408 $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614
Prestige Package 6,880        
Sport Package 1,000        
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970
Proximity key   650 650 650 650
Wood trim   325 325 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   750 750 750  
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Prestige Package 6,398        
Sport Package 930        
Driver Assistance Package 2,327 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391 391
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902
Proximity key   605 605 605 605
Wood trim   302 302 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   698 698 698  
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Options (change) 11,205 15,115 15,115 12,290 12,880
Options (change) 10,423 14,059 14,059 11,432 11,980
Destination 875 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $61,980 $51,370 $54,970 $54,595 $75,285
Total Invoice $57,706 $47,840 $51,188 $50,839 $70,199

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,609
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelA6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$61,980$51,370$54,970$54,595$75,285
Adjustments for Features-1,3500-1,850-350-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,630$51,370$53,120$54,245$74,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$2,875$23,315
Total Invoice$57,706$47,840$51,188$50,839$70,199
Adjustments for Features-1,2570-1,723-326-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,449$47,840$49,465$50,513$69,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625$2,673$21,800

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

Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelA6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125    
Residual heat$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
Handwriting recognition$200    
iPod integration$100    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,590$4,240$6,090$4,590$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$0$1,850$350$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2570-1,723-326-559

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

Model Year20122013
ModelA6C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in108.7 in
Length193.9 in180.7 in
Width73.8 in69.7 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 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 Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested316567%
Total Not Requested155033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested129098%
Total Not Requested252%
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested129098%
Total Not Requested252%
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested129098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested129098%
Total Not Requested252%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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