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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: $59,315

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $42,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,175

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $39,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201220122012201220122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,950 $56,300 $72,350 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $39,943 $52,361 $67,285 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
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            
Lane departure warning 900 900 900            
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            
Driver Assistance Package       2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium 2 Package       3,630 3,630 3,630      
Heated steering wheel       490 490 490 0   0
Sunshades, second row, power       750 750 750      
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            
Lane departure warning 838 838 838            
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            
Driver Assistance Package       2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Premium 2 Package       3,376 3,376 3,376      
Heated steering wheel       456 456 456 0   0
Sunshades, second row, power       698 698 698      
Options (change) 15,590 11,665 9,205 7,770 7,820 7,820 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 14,457 10,805 8,516 7,227 7,274 7,274 2,744 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $59,315 $68,740 $83,630 $101,495 $102,245 $104,195 $144,125 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $55,175 $63,941 $77,876 $94,523 $95,221 $97,034 $134,168 $151,810 $199,112

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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: $35,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,782
Model Year200820082008201220122012201220122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine255hp V6350hp V8435hp V10275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13330, 13600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$59,315$68,740$83,630$101,495$102,245$104,195$144,125$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,175-6,100-7,800-6,050-9,675-15,125-15,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,315$66,840$81,455$95,395$94,445$98,145$134,450$147,850$198,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,525$22,140$950$0$3,700$40,005$53,405$104,205
Total Invoice$55,175$63,941$77,876$94,523$95,221$97,034$134,168$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-1,767-2,025-5,681-7,264-5,634-9,007-14,089-14,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,175$62,174$75,851$88,842$87,957$91,400$125,161$137,721$184,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,999$20,676$885$0$3,443$37,204$49,764$96,981

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

Model Year200820082008201220122012201220122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1000$1000
FWD$0        
AWD $1700$1700 $1700    
RWD   $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125      
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$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$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225      
Lane departure prevention   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Night vision       $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection, night       $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40      
Console with shifter$150$150$150      
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$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$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls       $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control       $125$125
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 $150  
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$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200      
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       $1200$1200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75      
Chronometer      $100 $100
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats       $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300      
Heated second row seats$200$200$200    $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates       $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50      
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats       $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats       $150$150
Metal pedals      $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats       $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats       $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats       $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats       $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats       $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats       $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable      $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization      $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100  
Total Value of Features$4,665$6,565$6,840$10,765$12,465$10,715$14,340$19,790$19,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,175$6,100$7,800$6,050$9,675$15,125$15,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,767-2,025-5,681-7,264-5,634-9,007-14,089-14,174

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA6 / S6S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.9 in124.6 in
Length193.5 in206.5 in
Width73.1 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,631 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.4 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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