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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: $63,830

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $11,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,426

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $11,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelA6CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $46,408 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Sport Package 1,000      
Prestige Package 6,880      
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,800 2,800 2,800
Cold Weather Package 450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Rear side airbags 350      
LED headlights 1,400      
Wheel Package   990 760  
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800  
Heated steering wheel   490 490  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250  
Sport Package 930      
Prestige Package 6,398      
Driver Assistance Package 2,327 2,604 2,604 2,604
Cold Weather Package 418      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443      
Rear side airbags 325      
LED headlights 1,302      
Wheel Package   921 707  
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744  
Heated steering wheel   456 456  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 13,055 8,770 10,365 7,165
Options (change) 12,143 8,157 9,640 6,663
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $63,830 $75,685 $84,490 $114,640
Total Invoice $59,426 $70,453 $78,641 $106,680

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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: $12,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,181
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelA6CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$63,830$75,685$84,490$114,640
Adjustments for Features-1650-2,765-6,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,665$75,685$81,725$107,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,040$32,265
Total Invoice$59,426$70,453$78,641$106,680
Adjustments for Features-1540-2,574-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,272$70,453$76,067$100,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,614$30,002

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelA6CLSCLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150 $150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$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$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$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
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
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  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,980$5,815$8,580$12,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$0$2,765$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments-1540-2,574-6,225

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122015
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.4,035 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested351575%
Total Not Requested120025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested97553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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