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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: $79,315

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,830

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $4,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelA6 / S6CLSCLSCLS
TrimS6 4.0 TFSICLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,900 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $66,868 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Comfort Seating Package 1,950      
Cold Weather Package 450      
Innovation Package 5,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
LED headlights 1,400      
Rear side airbags 350      
Sunshade, rear, power 550      
Carbon fiber trim 500     2,850
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   660 660  
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800  
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Wheel Package     260  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Premium Package     4,200 2,200
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250  
Around view cameras       800
Comfort Seating Package 1,813      
Cold Weather Package 419      
Innovation Package 5,255      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443      
LED headlights 1,302      
Rear side airbags 325      
Sunshade, rear, power 511      
Carbon fiber trim 467     2,651
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   614 614  
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744  
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Wheel Package     242  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Premium Package     3,906 2,046
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233  
Around view cameras       744
Options (change) 11,325 10,840 11,525 8,725
Options (change) 10,535 10,083 10,720 8,115
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $84,120 $79,315 $87,300 $118,550
Total Invoice $78,298 $73,830 $81,256 $110,317

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,476
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelA6 / S6CLSCLSCLS
TrimS6 4.0 TFSICLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionS7T9T9T7
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)255/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$84,120$79,315$87,300$118,550
Adjustments for Features-3,2150-1,340-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,905$79,315$85,960$114,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,645$35,470
Total Invoice$78,298$73,830$81,256$110,317
Adjustments for Features-2,9920-1,247-3,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,306$73,830$80,009$106,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,179$32,983

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

Model Year2013201720172017
ModelA6 / S6CLSCLSCLS
TrimS6 4.0 TFSICLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
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$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
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 prevention$150   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Night vision$1750   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Wide-view front camera$150   
Wide-view rear camera$0   
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 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
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$325
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
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
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
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$300$300
Carbon fiber trim$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$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$10,905$7,690$9,030$11,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0$1,340$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9920-1,247-3,504

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

Model Year20132017
ModelA6 / S6CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in113.2 in
Length193.9 in194.5 in
Width73.8 in74.1 in
Height57.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,727 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 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Total Requested210048%
Total Not Requested230052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested107559%
Total Not Requested75041%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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