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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: $55,345

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $9,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,537

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $9,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelA6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $46,408 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Prestige Package 6,880          
Sport Package 1,000          
Innovation Package 5,800          
Rear side airbags 350          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720 720 720
Premium 4 Package   8,650 8,650 7,400 5,700 5,700
Heated front seats   580 580      
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990 990 990
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
designo Package         3,100 500
Prestige Package 6,398          
Sport Package 930          
Innovation Package 5,394          
Rear side airbags 325          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670 670 670 670 670
Premium 4 Package   8,045 8,045 6,882 5,301 5,301
Heated front seats   539 539      
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921 921 921
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
designo Package         2,883 465
Options (change) 14,505 14,920 14,920 12,660 12,440 9,840
Options (change) 13,490 13,877 13,877 11,775 11,570 9,152
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $65,280 $55,345 $57,852 $65,585 $78,565 $83,565
Total Invoice $60,773 $51,537 $53,586 $61,060 $73,131 $77,781

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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: $8,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,305
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelA6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$65,280$55,345$57,852$65,585$78,565$83,565
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-1,525-2,825-1,875-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,280$55,345$56,327$62,760$76,690$80,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$7,415$21,345$25,645
Total Invoice$60,773$51,537$53,586$61,060$73,131$77,781
Adjustments for Features-9310-1,413-2,630-1,745-2,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,842$51,537$52,173$58,430$71,386$75,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$636$6,893$19,849$23,847

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

Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelA6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Night vision$1750     
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night$50     
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear dual-zone climate control$125     
Residual heat$50     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking$0     
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
CD changer, remote$200     
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,815$6,815$8,340$9,640$8,690$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$1,525$2,825$1,875$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-9310-1,413-2,630-1,745-2,397

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

Model Year20122017
ModelA6C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in111.8 in
Length193.9 in184.5 in
Width73.8 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
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%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested230056%
Total Not Requested180044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested394061%
Total Not Requested252539%
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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested394061%
Total Not Requested252539%
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 AMG C43

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested329057%
Total Not Requested252543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested144040%
Total Not Requested217560%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested294057%
Total Not Requested217543%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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