Audi A6 Audi A6 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Mercedes-Benz CLS 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,830

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $20,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,426

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $19,379

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelA6CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $46,408 $69,890 $101,277
Prestige Package 6,880    
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,250 2,250
Sport Package 1,000    
Cold Weather Package 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
LED headlights 1,400    
Rear side airbags 350    
Premium Package   3,900  
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated second row seats   625  
Special order charge   250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800  
Heated steering wheel   250  
Prestige Package 6,398    
Driver Assistance Package 2,327 2,093 2,093
Sport Package 930    
Cold Weather Package 418    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
LED headlights 1,302    
Rear side airbags 325    
Premium Package   3,627  
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated second row seats   581  
Special order charge   233  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744  
Heated steering wheel   233  
Options (change) 13,055 8,515 2,250
Options (change) 12,143 7,920 2,093
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $63,830 $84,660 $112,145
Total Invoice $59,426 $78,805 $104,365

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Audi A6 dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz CLS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,796
Model Year201220182018
ModelA6CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
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$63,830$84,660$112,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-5,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,830$81,885$107,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,135
Total Invoice$59,426$78,805$104,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,583-4,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,426$76,222$99,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,374

Return to top

Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220182018
ModelA6CLSCLS
Trim3.0TCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition$200  
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$9,065$11,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,583-4,769

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
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

Return to top

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
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested356576%
Total Not Requested115024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65040%
Total Not Requested97560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.