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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,615

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $11,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,345

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $11,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6A6
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG4555
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $54,100 $58,900
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805 $50,856 $55,368
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 575 575
Proximity key 650 650 650 650    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350 350
Wood trim     0 0    
AMG Leather Package       3,090    
Limited-slip rear differential       2,030    
Competition Package         3,000 3,000
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 536 536
Proximity key 605 605 605 605    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 325 325
Wood trim     0 0    
AMG Leather Package       2,874    
Limited-slip rear differential       1,888    
Competition Package         2,790 2,790
Options (change) 11,940 11,940 9,440 12,810 3,925 3,925
Options (change) 11,106 11,106 8,781 11,915 3,651 3,651
Destination 875 875 875 875 975 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $47,615 $50,835 $50,890 $74,315 $59,000 $63,820
Total Invoice $44,345 $47,340 $47,391 $69,295 $55,482 $60,014

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,916
Model Year201220122012201220192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6A6
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG4555
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8335hp V6 H335hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$47,615$50,835$50,890$74,315$59,000$63,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-400-1,200-3,425-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,615$49,135$50,490$73,115$55,575$60,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,875$25,500$0$4,820
Total Invoice$44,345$47,340$47,391$69,295$55,482$60,014
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-372-1,119-3,221-3,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,345$45,757$47,019$68,176$52,261$56,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,674$23,831$0$4,532

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

Model Year201220122012201220192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6A6
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG4555
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat    $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,765$5,465$4,165$4,965$7,190$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$400$1,200$3,425$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-372-1,119-3,221-3,221

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

Model Year20122019
ModelC-ClassA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in115.1 in
Length180.7 in194.4 in
Width69.7 in74.3 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

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 slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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 slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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 slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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 slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 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 seat150Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 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 seat150Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%

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