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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: $59,000

Audi A6 45   
Difference: $14,004

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,482

Audi A6 45   
Difference: $12,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920062006
ModelA6A6CLSCLS
Trim4555CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,100 $58,900 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $50,856 $55,368 $60,357 $80,538
Competition Package 3,000 3,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100 1,100
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Navigation system     1,240 1,240
Heated front seats     690  
Competition Package 2,790 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023 1,023
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Navigation system     1,153 1,153
Heated front seats     642  
Options (change) 3,925 3,925 6,029 5,339
Options (change) 3,651 3,651 5,607 4,965
Destination 975 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $59,000 $63,820 $73,004 $94,414
Total Invoice $55,482 $60,014 $68,039 $87,978

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,969
Model Year2019201920062006
ModelA6A6CLSCLS
Trim4555CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6 H335hp V6 H302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$59,000$63,820$73,004$94,414
Adjustments for Features-2,565-2,5650-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,435$61,255$73,004$93,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,820$0$20,460
Total Invoice$55,482$60,014$68,039$87,978
Adjustments for Features-2,412-2,4120-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,070$57,602$68,039$87,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,532$0$19,054

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2019201920062006
ModelA6A6CLSCLS
Trim4555CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,180$8,180$5,615$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$2,565$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,412-2,4120-885

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20192006
ModelA6CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.1 in112.4 in
Length194.4 in193.0 in
Width74.3 in73.7 in
Height57.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,102 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 45

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50035%
Total Not Requested92565%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 55

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50035%
Total Not Requested92565%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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