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

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

Lowest Total Price: $58,415

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $39,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,337

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $36,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009200920092009
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,950 $56,300 $72,350 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $39,943 $52,361 $67,285 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
S Line Package 2,000 1,000          
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500          
Premium Package 3,550            
Technology Package 4,100 3,450 3,350        
Cold Weather Package 600 600          
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400          
Laminated front side windows 900 900 900        
Rear side airbags 350 350 350        
iPod integration 290 290 290 425 425 425 425
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   1,275          
Warm Weather Package     1,190        
Heated second row seats     225        
Premium II Package       2,030      
Heated steering wheel       470 470   470
Sunshades, second row, power       720      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,880 2,880    
S Line Package 1,860 930          
Sport suspension (upgrade) 466 466          
Premium Package 3,302            
Technology Package 3,813 3,208 3,115        
Cold Weather Package 557 557          
Sunshade, rear, power 373 373          
Laminated front side windows 838 838 838        
Rear side airbags 325 325 325        
iPod integration 225 225 225 395 395 395 395
Adaptive cruise control 1,860 1,860 1,860        
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   1,185          
Warm Weather Package     1,106        
Heated second row seats     209        
Premium II Package       1,888      
Heated steering wheel       437 437   437
Sunshades, second row, power       670      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,678 2,678    
Options (change) 14,690 10,765 8,305 6,525 3,775 425 895
Options (change) 13,619 9,967 7,678 6,068 3,510 395 832
Destination 775 775 775 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $58,415 $67,840 $82,730 $97,750 $139,000 $151,750 $203,720
Total Invoice $54,337 $63,103 $77,038 $91,039 $129,541 $141,399 $189,731

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,860
Model Year2008200820082009200920092009
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine255hp V6350hp V8435hp V10382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13330, 13600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$58,415$67,840$82,730$97,750$139,000$151,750$203,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,175-4,125-8,350-12,100-12,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,415$65,940$80,555$93,625$130,650$139,650$191,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,525$22,140$0$37,025$46,025$97,970
Total Invoice$54,337$63,103$77,038$91,039$129,541$141,399$189,731
Adjustments for Features0-1,767-2,025-3,842-7,782-11,275-11,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,337$61,336$75,013$87,197$121,759$130,124$178,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,999$20,676$0$34,562$42,927$91,242

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

Model Year2008200820082009200920092009
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250
Power door closers   $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125    
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Night vision     $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside cladding  $350    
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Solar panel  $300    
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200    
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150$150
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100   
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,965$6,865$7,140$9,090$13,315$17,065$17,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,175$4,125$8,350$12,100$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,767-2,025-3,842-7,782-11,275-11,292

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

Model Year20082009
ModelA6 / S6S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.9 in124.6 in
Length193.5 in205.0 in
Width73.1 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 330W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested237585%
Total Not Requested42515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Solar panel300No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%

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