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

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

Lowest Total Price: $65,730

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $35,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,191

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $32,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelA6S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0TS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,900 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $46,408 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Prestige Package 6,880        
Sport Package 1,000        
Cold Weather Package 450        
Innovation Package 5,800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475        
Rear side airbags 350        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,880 2,880    
Premium III Package   4,990 1,710    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   950 950 950 950
Heated steering wheel   470 470   470
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Prestige Package 6,398        
Sport Package 930        
Cold Weather Package 418        
Innovation Package 5,394        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443        
Rear side airbags 325        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,678 2,678    
Premium III Package   4,641 1,590    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884 884 884 884
Heated steering wheel   437 437   437
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Options (change) 14,955 9,715 6,435 1,375 1,845
Options (change) 13,908 9,035 5,984 1,279 1,716
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $65,730 $100,940 $141,660 $152,700 $204,670
Total Invoice $61,191 $94,006 $132,015 $142,283 $190,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,349
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelA6S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0TS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine310hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$65,730$100,940$141,660$152,700$204,670
Adjustments for Features0-500-4,050-6,050-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,730$100,440$137,610$146,650$198,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,170$46,210$98,155
Total Invoice$61,191$94,006$132,015$142,283$190,615
Adjustments for Features0-466-3,774-5,637-5,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,191$93,540$128,241$136,646$184,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,701$43,106$91,417

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

Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelA6S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0TS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Pedestrian detection, night$50    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
Handwriting recognition$200    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
LED headlights$1000    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
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 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  
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   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$8,315$8,815$12,365$14,365$14,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$4,050$6,050$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-3,774-5,637-5,658

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See a complete comparison of Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20122009
ModelA6S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in124.6 in
Length193.9 in205.0 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested340072%
Total Not Requested131528%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
LED headlights500No
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested290071%
Total Not Requested120029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested300071%
Total Not Requested120029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

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