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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: $53,740

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $17,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,395

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $16,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelA6A6CLSCLS
Trim3.24.2CLS400CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $67,550 $74,850
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $62,822 $69,611
Premium Package 2,500      
Sunroof 1,450      
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0      
Technology Package 3,800      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,300 2,300 1,900  
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Folding second row seats     440 440
Premium Package 2,275      
Sunroof 1,320      
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0      
Technology Package 3,458      
Navigation system 1,638 1,638    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,093 2,093 1,767  
Rear side airbags 319 319    
Folding second row seats     409 409
Options (change) 12,200 4,450 2,340 440
Options (change) 11,103 4,050 2,176 409
Destination 720 720 925 925
Total Price $53,740 $58,940 $70,815 $76,215
Total Invoice $49,395 $54,329 $65,923 $70,945

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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: $14,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,084
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelA6A6CLSCLS
Trim3.24.2CLS400CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$53,740$58,940$70,815$76,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,625-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,740$57,740$68,190$72,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$0$4,560
Total Invoice$49,395$54,329$65,923$70,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,106-2,444-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,395$53,223$63,479$67,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,828$0$4,241

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelA6A6CLSCLS
Trim3.24.2CLS400CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,790$4,990$6,415$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,625$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,106-2,444-3,225

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062017
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.4,035 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, rear250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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