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

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Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,140

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $22,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,939

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $21,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelA6A6CLS
Trim3.24.2CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $72,100
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $67,053
Premium Package 2,500    
Sunroof 1,450    
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,300 2,300  
Technology Package 3,800 3,800  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Heated steering wheel 200 200 490
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Folding second row seats     440
Premium Package 2,275    
Sunroof 1,320    
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,093 2,093  
Technology Package 3,458 3,458  
Rear side airbags 319 319  
Heated steering wheel 182 182 456
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Folding second row seats     409
Options (change) 10,600 6,650 1,900
Options (change) 9,647 6,052 1,767
Destination 720 720 925
Total Price $52,140 $61,140 $74,925
Total Invoice $47,939 $56,331 $69,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,325
Model Year200620062014
ModelA6A6CLS
Trim3.24.2CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$52,140$61,140$74,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,140$59,340$72,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,200$0
Total Invoice$47,939$56,331$69,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,658-2,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,939$54,673$67,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,734$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620062014
ModelA6A6CLS
Trim3.24.2CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Second-row low console  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,490$4,290$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658-2,481

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062014
ModelA6CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in113.2 in
Length193.5 in194.5 in
Width73.1 in74.1 in
Height57.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 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 sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147582%
Total Not Requested32518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
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, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95079%
Total Not Requested25021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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