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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: $72,390

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,388

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $6,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelA6 / S6CLSCLSCLS
TrimS6CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,900 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $70,588 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Rear side airbags 350      
Heated second row seats 225   625  
Blind spot warning system 500      
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Premium Package     4,200  
Special order charge     250  
Rear side airbags 325      
Heated second row seats 209   581  
Blind spot warning system 466      
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Premium Package     3,906  
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 1,075 4,565 6,390 875
Options (change) 1,000 4,246 5,943 814
Destination 825 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $79,100 $72,390 $81,415 $109,600
Total Invoice $73,713 $67,388 $75,781 $101,993

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,046
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelA6 / S6CLSCLSCLS
TrimS6CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine435hp V10329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)255, 9610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$79,100$72,390$81,415$109,600
Adjustments for Features0-775-3,690-6,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,100$71,615$77,725$103,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,110$31,945
Total Invoice$73,713$67,388$75,781$101,993
Adjustments for Features0-721-3,435-5,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,713$66,667$72,346$96,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,679$29,705

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

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelA6 / S6CLSCLSCLS
TrimS6CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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 net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Ski sack$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$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   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50 $50$50
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
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   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,390$7,165$10,080$12,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$3,690$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-721-3,435-5,621

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

Model Year20092016
ModelA6 / S6CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in113.2 in
Length193.5 in194.5 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height57.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,124 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested72539%
Total Not Requested115061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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