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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: $77,720

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $70,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,346

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $65,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelA6 / S6SL
TrimS6 4.0 TFSISL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $71,900 $140,440
Base Invoice $66,868 $130,609
Comfort Seating Package 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,000
Wood trim   0
Comfort Seating Package 1,813  
Driver Assistance Package 2,327  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139
Illuminated door sill trim plates   930
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 4,925 4,480
Options (change) 4,583 4,166
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $77,720 $148,395
Total Invoice $72,346 $138,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,640
Model Year20132012
ModelA6 / S6SL
TrimS6 4.0 TFSISL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$77,720$148,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,720$142,745
Total Invoice$72,346$138,250
Adjustments for Features0-5,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,346$132,986

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

Model Year20132012
ModelA6 / S6SL
TrimS6 4.0 TFSISL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,840$16,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,264

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

Model Year20132012
ModelA6 / S6SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.7 in100.8 in
Length193.9 in180.4 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height57.8 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,398 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 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 Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.110.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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