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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: $55,945

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $16,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,087

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $15,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelA6 / S6M-ClassM-Class
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $70,900 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $65,938 $36,968 $45,105
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 690 690
Rear side airbags 350 385 385
Lighting Package   890 890
Comfort Package   1,450 1,450
Premium Package   6,150 3,750
Sunroof   1,390 1,290
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,775 1,575
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Satellite radio   500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   750 750
Heated front seats   690  
Proximity key     1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 642 642
Rear side airbags 325 358 358
Lighting Package   828 828
Comfort Package   1,349 1,349
Premium Package   5,720 3,488
Sunroof   1,293 1,200
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,651 1,465
Obstacle detection, rear   698 698
Satellite radio   465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls   698 698
Heated front seats   642  
Proximity key     1,004
Options (change) 925 15,420 13,110
Options (change) 861 14,344 12,195
Destination 925 775 775
Total Price $72,750 $55,945 $62,385
Total Invoice $67,724 $52,087 $58,075

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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: $16,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,251
Model Year201620062006
ModelA6 / S6M-ClassM-Class
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine450hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$72,750$55,945$62,385
Adjustments for Features-4150-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,335$55,945$62,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,165
Total Invoice$67,724$52,087$58,075
Adjustments for Features-3860-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,338$52,087$57,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,732

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

Model Year201620062006
ModelA6 / S6M-ClassM-Class
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,420$6,005$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3860-256

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

Model Year20162006
ModelA6 / S6M-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in114.7 in
Length194.2 in188.5 in
Width73.8 in75.2 in
Height57.8 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.172.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested215058%
Total Not Requested157542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%

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