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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,760

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $18,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008202020202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG4555S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $53,800 $54,900 $59,800 $73,900
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550        
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350 1,080      
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950      
iPod integration 375 375 375      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 575 575 575
Wood trim     0      
Competition Package       3,000 3,000  
Sunshade, rear, power           500
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442        
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256 1,004      
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744      
iPod integration 349 349 349      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 536 536 536
Wood trim     0      
Competition Package       2,790 2,790  
Sunshade, rear, power           466
Options (change) 8,335 6,935 5,115 3,575 3,575 1,075
Options (change) 7,753 6,451 4,757 3,326 3,326 1,002
Destination 825 825 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $40,760 $44,660 $61,490 $59,470 $64,370 $75,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,190
Model Year200820082008202020202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG4555S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8335hp V6 H335hp V6 H444hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7S7S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/45-19245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$40,760$44,660$61,490$59,470$64,370$75,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,750-6,775-6,775-8,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,760$43,210$59,740$52,695$57,595$67,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$18,980$0$4,900$14,850

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

Model Year200820082008202020202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG4555S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  $225
Sunshades, second row     $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100   
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Wood trim $300$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,340$3,790$4,090$9,115$9,115$10,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,750$6,775$6,775$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-1,633-492-455-221

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

Model Year20082020
ModelC-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in115.1 in
Length182.3 in194.4 in
Width69.7 in74.3 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207591%
Total Not Requested2009%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 45

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested75053%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 55

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested75053%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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