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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: $68,645

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $36,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,910

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $33,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelA6 / S6S-Class
TrimA6 3.0 TDIS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $57,500 $92,550
Base Invoice $53,477 $86,072
Prestige Package 2,800  
Innovation Package 2,800  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,950
Sunshade, rear, power 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear side airbags 350  
Wood trim, alternative type 500 325
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Night vision   1,780
Illuminated door sill trim plates   950
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Prestige Package 2,604  
Innovation Package 2,604  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744
Sunshade, rear, power 467  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467  
Rear side airbags 325  
Wood trim, alternative type 467 302
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Night vision   1,655
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 10,250 10,385
Options (change) 9,538 9,659
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $68,645 $104,810
Total Invoice $63,910 $97,606

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,483
Model Year20142012
ModelA6 / S6S-Class
TrimA6 3.0 TDIS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/38 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-18
Total Price$68,645$104,810
Adjustments for Features0-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,645$101,360
Total Invoice$63,910$97,606
Adjustments for Features0-3,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,910$94,393

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

Model Year20142012
ModelA6 / S6S-Class
TrimA6 3.0 TDIS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,590$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,213

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

Model Year20142012
ModelA6 / S6S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in124.6 in
Length193.9 in206.5 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,674 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

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