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

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Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,940

Audi A6 3.2 Avant   
Difference: $2,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,240

Audi A6 3.2 Avant   
Difference: $2,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelA6M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.2 AvantML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,870 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $43,280 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Premium Package 2,500        
Bose 270W 13 speakers 0        
Cold Weather Package 400        
Technology Package 3,800        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,300 1,610 1,610 1,610  
Power liftgate 450        
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420
Heated steering wheel 200 225 225 225  
Sunshades, second row 250        
Adaptive cruise control 2,100        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Convenience Package   580 580 490 580
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Heated second row seats   620 620 620 620
Proximity key   650 650    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Driver Assistance Package       2,800 1,950
Premium Package 2,275        
Bose 270W 13 speakers 0        
Cold Weather Package 364        
Technology Package 3,458        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,093 1,497 1,497 1,497  
Power liftgate 410        
Rear side airbags 319 391 391 391 391
Heated steering wheel 182 209 209 209  
Sunshades, second row 228        
Adaptive cruise control 1,911        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Convenience Package   539 539 456 539
Special order charge   233 233 233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Heated second row seats   577 577 577 577
Proximity key   605 605    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 1,814
Options (change) 12,350 13,085 13,085 9,495 3,820
Options (change) 11,240 12,171 12,171 8,972 3,554
Destination 720 925 925 925 925
Total Price $59,940 $63,810 $62,310 $73,320 $103,145
Total Invoice $55,240 $59,410 $58,015 $68,394 $95,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.2 Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,898
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelA6M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.2 AvantML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 13?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$59,940$63,810$62,310$73,320$103,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,440-740-5,140-7,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,940$61,370$61,570$68,180$95,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$6,810$34,135
Total Invoice$55,240$59,410$58,015$68,394$95,991
Adjustments for Features0-2,272-689-4,795-7,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,240$57,138$57,326$63,599$88,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$6,461$31,743

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelA6M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.2 AvantML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control $150$150  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250    
Ski sack$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,465$7,905$6,205$10,605$13,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440$740$5,140$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,272-689-4,795-7,110

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062015
ModelA6M-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.9 in114.8 in
Length194.2 in189.1 in
Width73.1 in75.2 in
Height58.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,168 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft371.0 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-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137567%
Total Not Requested69033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137567%
Total Not Requested69033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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