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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: $63,830

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $20,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,426

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $18,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelA6GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0TGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,900 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $46,408 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Prestige Package 6,880      
Sport Package 1,000      
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,250 1,375  
Cold Weather Package 450      
LED headlights 1,400      
Rear side airbags 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720    
Lighting Package   1,390    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450    
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Prestige Package 6,398      
Sport Package 930      
Driver Assistance Package 2,327 2,093 1,279  
Cold Weather Package 418      
LED headlights 1,302      
Rear side airbags 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670    
Lighting Package   1,293    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349    
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Options (change) 13,055 13,670 2,245 0
Options (change) 12,143 12,716 2,089 0
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $63,830 $84,215 $98,190 $126,295
Total Invoice $59,426 $78,393 $91,388 $117,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,367
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelA6GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0TGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 1480, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$63,830$84,215$98,190$126,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,090-9,580-11,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,830$77,125$88,610$114,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,485$37,640
Total Invoice$59,426$78,393$91,388$117,524
Adjustments for Features0-6,600-8,916-10,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,426$71,793$82,472$106,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,679$35,002

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelA6GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0TGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
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
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
Power liftgate $350$350$350
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200  
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 cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
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
Aux input$50   
CD changer, remote$200   
Handwriting recognition$200   
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
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   
Cornering lights$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$6,415$13,505$15,995$17,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,090$9,580$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,600-8,916-10,729

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20122018
ModelA6GLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in121.1 in
Length193.9 in202.0 in
Width73.8 in76.1 in
Height57.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
14.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.149.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.193.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
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
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested331570%
Total Not Requested140030%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested184075%
Total Not Requested60025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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