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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,825

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $1,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,424

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $1,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelA6 / S6M-Class
TrimA6 3.0 TDIML350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $58,700 $48,990
Base Invoice $54,592 $45,561
Cold Weather Package 500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Rear side airbags 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Premium 2 Package   5,370
Lighting Package   1,290
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Heated second row seats   620
Heated steering wheel   225
Cold Weather Package 467  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670
Rear side airbags 325  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Premium 2 Package   4,994
Lighting Package   1,200
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Heated second row seats   577
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 4,200 15,265
Options (change) 3,907 14,198
Destination 925 875
Total Price $63,825 $65,130
Total Invoice $59,424 $60,634

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $563
Model Year20152012
ModelA6 / S6M-Class
TrimA6 3.0 TDIML350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/38 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$63,825$65,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,825$63,225
Total Invoice$59,424$60,634
Adjustments for Features0-1,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,424$58,861

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

Model Year20152012
ModelA6 / S6M-Class
TrimA6 3.0 TDIML350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,315$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,773

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

Model Year20152012
ModelA6 / S6M-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 Weight4,178 lb.5,038 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 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested211568%
Total Not Requested100032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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