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

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Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,990

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $51,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,352

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $48,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelA6A6SLSLSL
Trim3.24.2SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Front sport buckets 500 500      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Premium Package 2,500        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,300 2,300      
Technology Package 3,800 3,800      
Sunroof 1,450        
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,300 2,300 2,300
Obstacle detection, rear     1,170 1,170  
Wood trim       0 0
Front sport buckets 455 455      
Upgraded leather upholstery 910        
Premium Package 2,275        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,093 2,093      
Technology Package 3,458 3,458      
Sunroof 1,320        
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0        
Navigation system 1,638 1,638      
Adaptive cruise control 1,911 1,911 2,139 2,139 2,139
Obstacle detection, rear     1,088 1,088  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 15,450 10,500 3,470 3,470 2,300
Options (change) 14,060 9,555 3,227 3,227 2,139
Destination 720 720 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $56,990 $64,990 $108,245 $145,995 $204,525
Total Invoice $52,352 $59,834 $100,820 $136,018 $190,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,163
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelA6A6SLSLSL
Trim3.24.2SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine255hp V6335hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionCVT-7T6T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$56,990$64,990$108,245$145,995$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-9,990-10,690-11,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,990$63,190$98,255$135,305$192,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,200$0$37,050$94,530
Total Invoice$52,352$59,834$100,820$136,018$190,452
Adjustments for Features0-1,657-9,305-9,959-10,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,352$58,177$91,515$126,059$179,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,825$0$34,544$88,005

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelA6A6SLSLSL
Trim3.24.2SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key$250$250  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,940$7,740$15,930$16,630$17,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$9,990$10,690$11,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,657-9,305-9,959-10,932

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062011
ModelA6SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.9 in100.8 in
Length193.5 in180.4 in
Width73.1 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.910.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested167593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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