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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: $53,085

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $12,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,441

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $11,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelA6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $46,408 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
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
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050
Premium Driver Assistance Package   3,050      
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990 990
Heated front seats   580      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Prestige Package 6,398        
Sport Package 930        
Innovation Package 5,394        
Rear side airbags 325        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670 670 670 670
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 1,767 977 977
Premium Driver Assistance Package   2,837      
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921 921
Heated front seats   539      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 14,505 11,840 7,880 8,000 5,410
Options (change) 13,490 11,013 7,330 7,442 5,033
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $65,280 $53,085 $62,275 $75,095 $80,105
Total Invoice $60,773 $49,441 $57,987 $69,910 $74,569

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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: $9,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,214
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelA6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$65,280$53,085$62,275$75,095$80,105
Adjustments for Features-2,300-25-9500-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,980$53,060$61,325$75,095$79,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,265$22,035$26,345
Total Invoice$60,773$49,441$57,987$69,910$74,569
Adjustments for Features-2,141-23-8850-652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,632$49,418$57,102$69,910$73,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,684$20,492$24,499

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

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelA6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0TC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning $200   
Lane keeping assist $400   
Night vision$1750    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Pedestrian detection $50   
Pedestrian detection, night$50    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
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    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
CD changer, remote$200    
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming headlights $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,115$5,840$6,765$5,815$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$25$950$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,141-23-8850-652

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

Model Year20122018
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
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Total Requested230056%
Total Not Requested180044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested145062%
Total Not Requested90038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested-300-600%
Total Not Requested350700%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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