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

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

Lowest Total Price: $60,475

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $4,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,309

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $4,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6R-Class
TrimA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSIR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $58,600 $67,600 $70,900 $52,690
Base Invoice $54,498 $62,868 $65,938 $49,002
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Wood trim   0    
Premium 2 Package       4,400
Obstacle detection, rear       800
Blind spot warning system       600
Illuminated door sill trim plates       600
Xenon HID headlights       985
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,450
Heated front seats       750
Panoramic sunroof       1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 670
Rear side airbags 325 325 325  
Wood trim   0    
Premium 2 Package       4,092
Obstacle detection, rear       744
Blind spot warning system       558
Illuminated door sill trim plates       558
Xenon HID headlights       916
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,349
Heated front seats       698
Panoramic sunroof       1,014
Options (change) 925 925 925 11,395
Options (change) 861 861 861 10,599
Destination 950 950 950 875
Total Price $60,475 $69,475 $72,775 $64,960
Total Invoice $56,309 $64,679 $67,749 $60,476

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,352
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6R-Class
TrimA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSIR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6340hp V6450hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8S7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-20255/40-19255/50-19
Total Price$60,475$69,475$72,775$64,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-2,375-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,475$66,750$70,400$64,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,275$9,925$0
Total Invoice$56,309$64,679$67,749$60,476
Adjustments for Features0-2,537-2,211-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,309$62,142$65,538$59,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,833$9,229$0

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

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6R-Class
TrimA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSIR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer $350  
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,130$10,855$10,505$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$2,375$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,537-2,211-815

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

Model Year20172012
ModelA6 / S6R-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in126.6 in
Length194.2 in203.1 in
Width73.8 in77.1 in
Height57.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.142.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.185.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%

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