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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: $47,615

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $25,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,345

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $23,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012201220122012
ModelA6 / S6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,900 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $65,938 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420
Carbon fiber trim 500       2,590
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
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850
Proximity key   650 650 650 650
Wood trim       0  
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391 391
Carbon fiber trim 467       2,409
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
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791
Proximity key   605 605 605 605
Wood trim       0  
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Options (change) 1,425 11,940 11,940 9,440 13,370
Options (change) 1,328 11,106 11,106 8,781 12,436
Destination 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $73,250 $47,615 $50,835 $50,890 $74,875
Total Invoice $68,191 $44,345 $47,340 $47,391 $69,816

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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: $21,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,076
Model Year20162012201220122012
ModelA6 / S6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$73,250$47,615$50,835$50,890$74,875
Adjustments for Features-4,0500-1,700-400-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,200$47,615$49,135$50,490$74,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,875$26,460
Total Invoice$68,191$44,345$47,340$47,391$69,816
Adjustments for Features-3,7700-1,583-372-746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,421$44,345$45,757$47,019$69,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,674$24,725

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

Model Year20162012201220122012
ModelA6 / S6C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
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 window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
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    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500    
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Handwriting recognition$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
iPod integration$100    
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
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
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Carbon fiber trim$200   $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
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
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$7,490$3,440$5,140$3,840$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$0$1,700$400$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7700-1,583-372-746

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

Model Year20162012
ModelA6 / S6C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in108.7 in
Length194.2 in180.7 in
Width73.8 in69.7 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,804 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
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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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