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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: $61,980

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $43,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,706

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $40,481

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelA6CLS
Trim3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $93,550
Base Invoice $46,408 $87,002
Prestige Package 6,880  
Sport Package 1,000  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,120
Premium Package 2   4,035
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   425
Prestige Package 6,398  
Sport Package 930  
Driver Assistance Package 2,327  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Rear side airbags 325  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,042
Premium Package 2   3,753
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 11,205 8,290
Options (change) 10,423 7,710
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $61,980 $105,315
Total Invoice $57,706 $98,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,446
Model Year20122008
ModelA6CLS
Trim3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,980$105,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,980$104,205
Total Invoice$57,706$98,187
Adjustments for Features0-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,706$97,152

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122008
ModelA6CLS
Trim3.0TCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,855$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,035

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122008
ModelA6CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in112.4 in
Length193.9 in193.0 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.2 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 Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested305065%
Total Not Requested166535%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested62525%

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