Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012 Audi A6 / S6 Audi A6 / S6 2013

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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: $74,620

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,465

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassA6 / S6
TrimC63 AMGS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $71,900
Base Invoice $54,805 $66,868
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Lane departure warning 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Proximity key 650  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 500
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Audi Side Assist Package   500
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Lane departure warning 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 443
Proximity key 605  
Rear side airbags 391 325
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 467
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Audi Side Assist Package   467
Options (change) 15,400 1,825
Options (change) 14,324 1,702
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $76,905 $74,620
Total Invoice $71,704 $69,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,358
Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassA6 / S6
TrimC63 AMGS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$76,905$74,620
Adjustments for Features0-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,905$71,270
Total Invoice$71,704$69,465
Adjustments for Features0-3,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,704$66,346

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

Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassA6 / S6
TrimC63 AMGS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,215$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,119

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

Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in114.7 in
Length180.7 in193.9 in
Width69.7 in73.8 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,398 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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