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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: $64,930

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $26,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,448

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $24,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelA6SLSLSLSL
Trim3.0TSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,900 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $46,408 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Prestige Package 6,880        
Sport Package 1,000        
Innovation Package 5,800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475        
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Night vision   2,260 2,260 2,260  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350    
Wood trim       0 0
Prestige Package 6,398        
Sport Package 930        
Innovation Package 5,394        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443        
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744  
Night vision   2,102 2,102 2,102  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326 326    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 14,155 5,560 5,560 5,210 0
Options (change) 13,165 5,172 5,172 4,846 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $64,930 $91,535 $114,535 $155,835 $219,775
Total Invoice $60,448 $85,194 $106,584 $144,992 $204,547

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,943
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelA6SLSLSLSL
Trim3.0TSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$64,930$91,535$114,535$155,835$219,775
Adjustments for Features0-5,160-8,210-13,085-15,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,930$86,375$106,325$142,750$204,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,950$56,375$117,765
Total Invoice$60,448$85,194$106,584$144,992$204,547
Adjustments for Features0-4,803-7,640-12,175-14,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,448$80,391$98,944$132,817$189,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,553$52,426$109,604

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelA6SLSLSLSL
Trim3.0TSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night$50    
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125    
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
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
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    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, remote$200    
Handwriting recognition$200    
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Xenon HID headlights $500$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    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$8,605$13,765$16,815$21,690$24,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,160$8,210$13,085$15,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,803-7,640-12,175-14,552

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122016
ModelA6SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.7 in101.8 in
Length193.9 in181.8 in
Width73.8 in73.9 in
Height57.8 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.113.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested331570%
Total Not Requested140030%
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 headlights500No
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested305074%
Total Not Requested105026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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