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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: $63,600

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $13,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,218

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $12,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6C-Class
TrimA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,700 $71,900 $58,930
Base Invoice $54,592 $66,868 $54,805
Competition Package 3,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 420
Carbon fiber trim   500 2,590
Multimedia Package     2,790
Lighting Package     1,290
AMG Leather Package     3,090
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Lane departure warning     850
Proximity key     650
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Competition Package 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 669
Rear side airbags 325 325 391
Carbon fiber trim   467 2,409
Multimedia Package     2,595
Lighting Package     1,200
AMG Leather Package     2,874
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Lane departure warning     791
Proximity key     605
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 3,925 1,425 15,400
Options (change) 3,651 1,328 14,324
Destination 975 975 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $63,600 $74,300 $76,905
Total Invoice $59,218 $69,171 $71,704

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,744
Model Year201820182012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6C-Class
TrimA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V6450hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT8S7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$63,600$74,300$76,905
Adjustments for Features-2,425-3,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,175$70,875$76,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,700$0
Total Invoice$59,218$69,171$71,704
Adjustments for Features-2,258-3,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,960$65,982$71,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,022$0

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

Model Year201820182012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6C-Class
TrimA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Carbon fiber trim $200$200
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,190$8,190$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$3,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,258-3,1890

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

Model Year20182012
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
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
255/35YR20 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested82545%
Total Not Requested100055%

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%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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