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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: $3,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020172017
ModelA6 / S6CLSCLS
TrimS6CLS400CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,900 $67,550 $74,850
Comfort Seating Package 1,850    
Driver Assistance Package 2,000 2,250 2,250
Cold Weather Package 500    
Prestige Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Rear side airbags 350    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   660 660
Premium 1 Package   3,250  
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290
Folding second row seats   440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900  
Wheel Package     260
Alloy wheels, optional design     500
Premium Package     4,200
Heated second row seats     625
Special order charge     250
Comfort Seating Package 1,722    
Driver Assistance Package 1,860 2,093 2,093
Cold Weather Package 467    
Prestige Package 2,326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Rear side airbags 325    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   614 614
Premium 1 Package   3,023  
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200
Folding second row seats   409 409
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744
Heated steering wheel   233 233
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767  
Wheel Package     242
Alloy wheels, optional design     465
Premium Package     3,906
Heated second row seats     581
Special order charge     233
Options (change) 7,775 10,840 11,525
Options (change) 7,236 10,083 10,720
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $82,670 $79,315 $87,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,787
Model Year202020172017
ModelA6 / S6CLSCLS
TrimS6CLS400CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine444hp V6 H329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$82,670$79,315$87,300
Adjustments for Features-1,8900-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,780$79,315$85,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,645

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

Model Year202020172017
ModelA6 / S6CLSCLS
TrimS6CLS400CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225
Sunshades, second row$125  
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 prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
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  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100 $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150 $150
Media drive$15 $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals$75 $75
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 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,880$5,990$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$0$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-1880-1,247

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

Model Year20202017
ModelA6 / S6CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.1 in113.2 in
Length194.4 in194.5 in
Width74.3 in74.1 in
Height57.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,102 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6

Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested87555%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested157586%
Total Not Requested25014%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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