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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,065

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $31,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,152

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $29,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082017201720172017
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6SLSLSLSL
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,950 $56,300 $72,350 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $39,943 $52,361 $67,285 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Premium Package 3,550            
Technology Package 4,100 3,450 3,350        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000            
iPod integration 290 290 290        
Lane departure warning 900 900 900        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500          
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   1,275          
Wood trim           0 0
Premium Package 3,302            
Technology Package 3,813 3,208 3,115        
Upgraded leather upholstery 930            
iPod integration 225 225 225        
Lane departure warning 838 838 838        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 466 466          
Adaptive cruise control 1,860 1,860 1,860        
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   1,185          
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 12,340 8,415 6,540 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 11,434 7,782 6,038 0 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,065 $65,490 $80,965 $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075
Total Invoice $52,152 $60,918 $75,398 $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,064
Model Year2008200820082017201720172017
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6SLSLSLSL
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine255hp V6350hp V8435hp V10362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13330, 13600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$56,065$65,490$80,965$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,275-10,285-13,335-18,810-22,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,065$63,590$78,690$77,590$98,390$133,465$199,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,525$22,625$0$20,800$55,875$121,575
Total Invoice$52,152$60,918$75,398$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-1,767-2,119-9,573-12,409-17,501-21,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,152$59,151$73,279$72,216$91,560$124,180$185,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,999$21,127$0$19,344$51,964$113,148

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

Model Year2008200820082017201720172017
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6SLSLSLSL
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Cruise control   $150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100
Power door closers      $300
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small   $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention      $150
Blind spot warning system      $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear      $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system      $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200   $200
Lane keeping assist      $400
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection      $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat   $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40    
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100    
Ski sack  $50    
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade   $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350    
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel      $2000
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50    
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting     $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,795$7,695$8,070$16,080$19,130$24,605$28,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,275$10,285$13,335$18,810$22,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,767-2,119-9,573-12,409-17,501-21,322

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

Model Year20082017
ModelA6 / S6SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.9 in101.7 in
Length193.5 in182.3 in
Width73.1 in73.9 in
Height57.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.913.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 330W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested142551%
Total Not Requested137549%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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