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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: $65,730

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $180

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,191

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelA6M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0TML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,900 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $46,408 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Sport Package 1,000      
Prestige Package 6,880      
Cold Weather Package 450      
Innovation Package 5,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720  
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   3,920 3,920  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310  
Rear seat pass-through   160 160 160
Special order charge   250 250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Heated second row seats   620 620 620
Proximity key   650 650  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790  
Night vision   1,780 1,780 1,780
Heated steering wheel   225 225  
Sport Package 930      
Prestige Package 6,398      
Cold Weather Package 418      
Innovation Package 5,394      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670 670  
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,646 3,646  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,744 1,814
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288  
Rear seat pass-through   149 149 149
Special order charge   233 233 233
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Heated second row seats   577 577 577
Proximity key   605 605  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735  
Night vision   1,655 1,655 1,655
Heated steering wheel   209 209  
Options (change) 14,955 17,195 17,195 5,180
Options (change) 13,908 15,994 16,134 4,819
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $65,730 $65,910 $77,570 $103,355
Total Invoice $61,191 $61,364 $72,348 $96,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $587
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelA6M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0TML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$65,730$65,910$77,570$103,355
Adjustments for Features-4450-2,350-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,285$65,910$75,220$97,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,310$31,145
Total Invoice$61,191$61,364$72,348$96,187
Adjustments for Features-4140-2,192-5,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,777$61,364$70,156$90,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,792$28,960

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

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelA6M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0TML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection, night$50   
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200   
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $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
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$6,890$6,445$8,795$12,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$0$2,350$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4140-2,192-5,863

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

Model Year20122014
ModelA6M-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in114.8 in
Length193.9 in189.1 in
Width73.8 in75.2 in
Height57.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.171.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested346573%
Total Not Requested125027%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
LED headlights500No
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested100024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
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, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
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, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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