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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: $54,140

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $23,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,759

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $22,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelA6A6CLS
Trim3.24.2CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $75,150
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $69,890
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 2,500    
Technology Package 3,800    
Sunroof 1,450    
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Cold Weather Package 400 400  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Folding second row seats     440
Heated second row seats     625
Special order charge     250
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package 2,275    
Technology Package 3,458    
Sunroof 1,320    
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0    
Navigation system 1,638 1,638  
Cold Weather Package 364 364  
Rear side airbags 319 319  
Folding second row seats     409
Heated second row seats     581
Special order charge     233
Options (change) 12,600 4,850 1,315
Options (change) 11,467 4,414 1,223
Destination 720 720 995
Total Price $54,140 $59,340 $77,460
Total Invoice $49,759 $54,693 $72,108

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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: $19,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,077
Model Year200620062018
ModelA6A6CLS
Trim3.24.2CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T6T9
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$54,140$59,340$77,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,140$58,140$73,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$0
Total Invoice$49,759$54,693$72,108
Adjustments for Features0-1,106-3,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,759$53,587$68,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,828$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620062018
ModelA6A6CLS
Trim3.24.2CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100
Ski sack$50$50 
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
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $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
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$3,490$4,690$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,106-3,272

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062018
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.4,159 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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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