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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: $38,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,191

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $36,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelA6S-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0TS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,900 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $46,408 $86,397 $129,735
Sport Package 1,000    
Innovation Package 5,800    
Prestige Package 6,880    
Cold Weather Package 450    
Rear side airbags 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Heated steering wheel   490  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800
Premium 1 Package   4,500  
Night vision   2,260 2,260
Heated second row seats   620 620
Sport Package 930    
Innovation Package 5,394    
Prestige Package 6,398    
Cold Weather Package 418    
Rear side airbags 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Heated steering wheel   456  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604
Premium 1 Package   4,185  
Night vision   2,102 2,102
Heated second row seats   577 577
Options (change) 14,955 10,670 5,680
Options (change) 13,908 9,924 5,283
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $65,730 $104,495 $146,105
Total Invoice $61,191 $97,246 $135,943

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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: $33,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,574
Model Year201220142014
ModelA6S-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0TS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine310hp V6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$65,730$104,495$146,105
Adjustments for Features0-4,815-6,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,730$99,680$139,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,460
Total Invoice$61,191$97,246$135,943
Adjustments for Features0-4,481-6,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,191$92,765$129,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,697

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

Model Year201220142014
ModelA6S-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0TS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50$50
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,400$11,215$13,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,815$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,481-6,481

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

Model Year20122014
ModelA6S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in124.6 in
Length193.9 in206.5 in
Width73.8 in74.8 in
Height57.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Total Requested375091%
Total Not Requested3509%
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 control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested376580%
Total Not Requested95020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%

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