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

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Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,340

Audi A6 3.2 Avant   
Difference: $18,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,424

Audi A6 3.2 Avant   
Difference: $18,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelA6GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.2 AvantGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,870 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $43,280 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Premium Package 2,500      
Bose 270W 13 speakers 0      
Cold Weather Package 400      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,300      
Technology Package 3,800      
Front sport buckets 500      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Rear side airbags 350      
Power liftgate 450      
Sunshades, second row 250 380 380 380
Heated steering wheel 200 250 250  
Polished alloy wheels 900      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100      
Multicontour seats   1,100    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Lighting Package   1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
285/40ZR22       1,250
Premium Package 2,275      
Bose 270W 13 speakers 0      
Cold Weather Package 364      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,093      
Technology Package 3,458      
Front sport buckets 455      
Upgraded leather upholstery 910      
Rear side airbags 319      
Power liftgate 410      
Sunshades, second row 228 353 353 353
Heated steering wheel 182 233 233  
Polished alloy wheels 819      
Adaptive cruise control 1,911      
Multicontour seats   1,023    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Lighting Package   1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
285/40ZR22       1,163
Options (change) 14,750 11,680 1,250 1,630
Options (change) 13,424 10,864 1,163 1,516
Destination 720 925 925 925
Total Price $62,340 $81,305 $96,025 $126,655
Total Invoice $57,424 $75,680 $89,369 $117,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.2 Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,787
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelA6GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.2 AvantGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 1380, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18275/55-19295/40-21285/40-22
Total Price$62,340$81,305$96,025$126,655
Adjustments for Features0-6,950-9,190-12,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,340$74,355$86,835$114,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,480$40,160
Total Invoice$57,424$75,680$89,369$117,854
Adjustments for Features0-6,469-8,553-11,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,424$69,211$80,816$106,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,605$37,347

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelA6GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.2 AvantGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control $150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails$250   
Ski sack$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,655$14,605$16,845$19,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,950$9,190$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,469-8,553-11,296

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20062017
ModelA6GLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.9 in121.1 in
Length194.2 in202.0 in
Width73.1 in76.1 in
Height58.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,168 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.949.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.2 Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested167593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested114047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

285/40ZR22 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
285/40ZR22 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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