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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: $74,550

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $30,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,403

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $28,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelA6 / S6S-Class
TrimA6 3.0 TDIS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $59,500 $92,550
Base Invoice $55,337 $86,072
Comfort Seating Package 3,450  
Prestige Package 4,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,550 2,950
Night vision 2,500 1,780
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Wood trim, alternative type 500 325
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Illuminated door sill trim plates   950
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Comfort Seating Package 3,209  
Prestige Package 3,906  
Driver Assistance Package 2,371 2,744
Night vision 2,327 1,655
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 325  
Wood trim, alternative type 467 302
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 14,125 10,385
Options (change) 13,141 9,659
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $74,550 $104,810
Total Invoice $69,403 $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: $29,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,132
Model Year20162012
ModelA6 / S6S-Class
TrimA6 3.0 TDIS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/38 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-18
Total Price$74,550$104,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,550$103,660
Total Invoice$69,403$97,606
Adjustments for Features0-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,403$96,535

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

Model Year20162012
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
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 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, 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 
Total Value of Features$8,315$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071

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

Model Year20162012
ModelA6 / S6S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.6 in124.6 in
Length194.2 in206.5 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,277 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

Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested150051%
Total Not Requested142549%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%

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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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