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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,415

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $16,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,477

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $15,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201720172017
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6CLSCLSCLS
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,950 $56,300 $72,350 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $39,943 $52,361 $67,285 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Premium Package 3,550       4,200 2,500
Technology Package 4,100 3,450 3,350      
S Line Package 2,000 1,000        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500        
Cold Weather Package 600 600        
Rear side airbags 350 350 350      
iPod integration 290 290 290      
Lane departure warning 900 900 900 875 875 875
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400        
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   1,275        
Heated second row seats     225   625 625
Premium 1 Package       3,250    
Folding second row seats       440 440  
Heated steering wheel       250 250  
Special order charge         250  
Premium Package 3,302       3,906 2,325
Technology Package 3,813 3,208 3,115      
S Line Package 1,860 930        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 466 466        
Cold Weather Package 557 557        
Rear side airbags 325 325 325      
iPod integration 225 225 225      
Lane departure warning 838 838 838 814 814 814
Sunshade, rear, power 373 373        
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   1,185        
Heated second row seats     209   581 581
Premium 1 Package       3,023    
Folding second row seats       409 409  
Heated steering wheel       233 233  
Special order charge         233  
Options (change) 12,690 8,765 5,115 4,815 6,640 4,000
Options (change) 11,759 8,107 4,712 4,479 6,176 3,720
Destination 775 775 775 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $56,415 $65,840 $79,540 $73,290 $82,415 $113,825
Total Invoice $52,477 $61,243 $74,072 $68,226 $76,712 $105,922

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,087
Model Year200820082008201720172017
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6CLSCLSCLS
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6350hp V8435hp V10329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13330, 13610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$56,415$65,840$79,540$73,290$82,415$113,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-1,525-2,860-5,625-9,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,415$63,940$78,015$70,430$76,790$104,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,525$21,600$0$6,360$33,670
Total Invoice$52,477$61,243$74,072$68,226$76,712$105,922
Adjustments for Features0-1,767-1,420-2,662-5,236-9,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,477$59,476$72,652$65,564$71,476$96,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,999$20,175$0$5,912$31,308

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

Model Year200820082008201720172017
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6CLSCLSCLS
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700  $1700
RWD   $0$0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100 
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding  $350   
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200
Analog clock   $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Massage, driver seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$4,305$6,205$5,830$7,165$9,930$14,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$1,525$2,860$5,625$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,767-1,420-2,662-5,236-9,050

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

Model Year20082017
ModelA6 / S6CLS
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 / S6 A6 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 330W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested232583%
Total Not Requested47517%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested72540%
Total Not Requested110060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested50030%
Total Not Requested115070%

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