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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: $79,525

Audi A6 / S6 S6   
Difference: $18,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,112

Audi A6 / S6 S6   
Difference: $17,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012201220122012
ModelA6 / S6S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS6S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $76,100 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $70,774 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Rear side airbags 350            
Blind spot warning system 500            
Carbon fiber trim 400       3,000   0
Premium 2 Package   3,630 3,630 3,630      
Sunshades, second row, power   750 750 750      
Rear side airbags 325            
Blind spot warning system 466            
Carbon fiber trim 372       2,790   0
Premium 2 Package   3,376 3,376 3,376      
Sunshades, second row, power   698 698 698      
Options (change) 1,250 4,380 4,380 4,380 3,000 0 0
Options (change) 1,163 4,074 4,074 4,074 2,790 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $79,525 $98,105 $98,805 $100,755 $144,175 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $74,112 $91,370 $92,021 $93,834 $134,214 $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 S6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,648
Model Year2011201220122012201220122012
ModelA6 / S6S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS6S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine435hp V10275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)255, 9600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$79,525$98,105$98,805$100,755$144,175$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,875-4,575-2,825-6,350-13,800-13,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,525$95,230$94,230$97,930$137,825$149,175$200,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$3,700$43,595$54,945$105,945
Total Invoice$74,112$91,370$92,021$93,834$134,214$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-2,678-4,261-2,631-5,911-12,855-12,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,112$88,692$87,760$91,203$128,303$138,955$186,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$932$0$3,443$40,543$51,195$98,598

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

Model Year2011201220122012201220122012
ModelA6 / S6S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS6S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
AWD$1700 $1700    
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $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      
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225      
Lane departure prevention     $150$150
Lane departure warning     $200$200
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
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
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Ski sack$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$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
Media drive$15      
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
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      
Chronometer    $100 $100
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
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
Carbon fiber trim$200   $200 $200
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  
Folding second row seats$300      
Heated second row seats$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      
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, 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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$6,515$9,390$11,090$9,340$12,865$20,315$20,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875$4,575$2,825$6,350$13,800$13,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,678-4,261-2,631-5,911-12,855-12,754

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

Model Year20112012
ModelA6 / S6S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.9 in124.6 in
Length193.5 in206.5 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,124 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

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

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

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%

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