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Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,045

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $8,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,101

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelA6A6CLACLA
Trim3.24.2CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $30,411 $46,872
Premium Package 2,500   1,800 1,800
Sunroof 1,450      
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0      
Technology Package 3,800 3,800    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Convenience Package     400 400
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Interior Package     1,650  
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood trim     325 325
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Premium Package 2,275   1,674 1,674
Sunroof 1,320      
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0      
Technology Package 3,458 3,458    
Adaptive cruise control 1,911 1,911    
Convenience Package     372 372
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Interior Package     1,535  
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Wood trim     302 302
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 9,850 5,900 9,350 8,500
Options (change) 8,964 5,369 8,695 7,904
Destination 720 720 995 995
Total Price $51,390 $60,390 $43,045 $59,895
Total Invoice $47,256 $55,648 $40,101 $55,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,992
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelA6A6CLACLA
Trim3.24.2CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$51,390$60,390$43,045$59,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-3,045-5,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,390$58,590$40,000$54,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,200$0$14,100
Total Invoice$47,256$55,648$40,101$55,771
Adjustments for Features0-1,659-2,837-5,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,256$53,989$37,264$50,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,733$0$13,111

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelA6A6CLACLA
Trim3.24.2CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,830$6,630$7,875$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$3,045$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,659-2,837-5,396

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062018
ModelA6CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in182.3 in
Width73.1 in70.0 in
Height57.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122568%
Total Not Requested57532%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95079%
Total Not Requested25021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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