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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: $65,730

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $19,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,191

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $18,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelA6CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $46,408 $66,960 $89,187
Prestige Package 6,880    
Sport Package 1,000    
Cold Weather Package 450    
Innovation Package 5,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Rear side airbags 350    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,390 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Night vision   1,780 1,780
Heated second row seats   625 625
Special order charge   250 250
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated steering wheel   490  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 850
Prestige Package 6,398    
Sport Package 930    
Cold Weather Package 418    
Innovation Package 5,394    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Rear side airbags 325    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   4,083 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Night vision   1,655 1,655
Heated second row seats   581 581
Special order charge   250 250
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated steering wheel   456  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 791
Options (change) 14,955 12,695 11,115
Options (change) 13,908 11,824 10,355
Destination 875 905 905
Total Price $65,730 $85,600 $107,920
Total Invoice $61,191 $79,689 $100,447

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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: $17,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,380
Model Year201220132013
ModelA6CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$65,730$85,600$107,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,730$83,325$104,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,120
Total Invoice$61,191$79,689$100,447
Adjustments for Features0-2,118-3,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,191$77,571$97,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,642

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220132013
ModelA6CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition$200  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,190$7,465$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,118-3,234

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122013
ModelA6CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in113.2 in
Length193.9 in194.5 in
Width73.8 in74.1 in
Height57.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 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 Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft315.3 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 lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested351575%
Total Not Requested120025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested360088%
Total Not Requested50012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested77533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested105042%

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