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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: $56,575

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $15,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,676

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $14,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6CLSCLSCLS
TrimA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,200 $59,150 $76,100 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $46,686 $55,010 $70,774 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Prestige Package 3,200          
Sport Package 1,000 1,000        
Cold Weather Package 450 450        
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500      
Rear side airbags 350 350 350      
Lane departure warning       875 875 875
Premium 1 Package       3,250    
Folding second row seats       440 440  
Premium Package         4,200  
Heated second row seats         625  
Special order charge         250  
Prestige Package 2,976          
Sport Package 930 930        
Cold Weather Package 418 418        
Blind spot warning system 466 466 466      
Rear side airbags 325 325 325      
Lane departure warning       814 814 814
Premium 1 Package       3,023    
Folding second row seats       409 409  
Premium Package         3,906  
Heated second row seats         581  
Special order charge         233  
Options (change) 5,500 2,300 850 4,565 6,390 875
Options (change) 5,115 2,139 791 4,246 5,943 814
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $56,575 $62,325 $79,125 $72,390 $81,415 $109,600
Total Invoice $52,676 $58,024 $73,740 $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: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,632
Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6CLSCLSCLS
TrimA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6350hp V8435hp V10329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)255, 9255, 9255, 9610, 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$56,575$62,325$79,125$72,390$81,415$109,600
Adjustments for Features00-725-1,160-4,075-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,575$62,325$78,400$71,230$77,340$103,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,750$21,825$0$6,110$31,945
Total Invoice$52,676$58,024$73,740$67,388$75,781$101,993
Adjustments for Features00-676-1,080-3,793-5,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,676$58,024$73,064$66,308$71,988$96,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,348$20,388$0$5,680$29,706

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

Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6CLSCLSCLS
TrimA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  $1700
RWD   $0$0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power trunk closer   $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$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 $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$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$225$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$250$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$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$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Ski sack  $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 
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$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15 $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
Traffic information$25$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$75$75   
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50 $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
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
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$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$6,305$6,305$7,030$7,465$10,380$12,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$725$1,160$4,075$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments00-676-1,080-3,793-5,979

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

Model Year20112016
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
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested227573%
Total Not Requested82527%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
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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