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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: $79,525

Audi A6 / S6 S6   
Difference: $37,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,112

Audi A6 / S6 S6   
Difference: $34,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelA6 / S6CLS
TrimS6AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $76,100 $108,900
Base Invoice $70,774 $101,277
Rear side airbags 350  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Carbon fiber trim 400 2,850
Lane departure warning   875
Heated second row seats   625
Premium Package   2,500
Rear side airbags 325  
Blind spot warning system 466  
Carbon fiber trim 372 2,651
Lane departure warning   814
Heated second row seats   581
Premium Package   2,325
Options (change) 1,250 6,850
Options (change) 1,163 6,371
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $79,525 $116,675
Total Invoice $74,112 $108,573

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,342
Model Year20112017
ModelA6 / S6CLS
TrimS6AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine435hp V10577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)255, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$79,525$116,675
Adjustments for Features0-7,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,525$109,025
Total Invoice$74,112$108,573
Adjustments for Features0-7,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,112$101,454

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

Model Year20112017
ModelA6 / S6CLS
TrimS6AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
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$5,490$13,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,119

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

Model Year20112017
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 AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

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