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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: $50,910

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $3,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,412

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA6A6
TrimC300C350e3.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $40,820 $53,770
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $37,572 $49,559
Blind spot warning system 550 550    
Interior Package 2,880 2,880    
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220    
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190   2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Wood trim 325 325    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 200 200
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 400 400
Sunshades, second row 380 380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Premium Package     2,500  
Sunroof     1,450  
Bose 330W 13 speakers     0  
Technology Package     3,800 3,800
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Blind spot warning system 512 512    
Interior Package 2,678 2,678    
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065    
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107   2,093 2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Wood trim 302 302    
Heated steering wheel 233 233 182 182
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 364 364
Sunshades, second row 354 354    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Premium Package     2,275  
Sunroof     1,320  
Bose 330W 13 speakers     0  
Technology Package     3,458 3,458
Navigation system     1,638 1,638
Options (change) 11,035 9,845 12,450 8,500
Options (change) 10,263 9,156 11,330 7,735
Destination 925 925 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0
Total Price $50,910 $52,217 $53,990 $62,990
Total Invoice $47,412 $48,344 $49,622 $58,014

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,679
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA6A6
TrimC300C350e3.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH255hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT7T7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13330, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/55-16245/45-17
Total Price$50,910$52,217$53,990$62,990
Adjustments for Features-3,725-3,8500-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,185$48,367$53,990$61,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,182$0$7,200
Total Invoice$47,412$48,344$49,622$58,014
Adjustments for Features-3,469-3,5640-1,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,943$44,780$49,622$56,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$837$0$6,734

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

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA6A6
TrimC300C350e3.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  
6 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,640$7,765$3,915$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$3,850$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,469-3,5640-1,658

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

Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in111.9 in
Length184.5 in193.5 in
Width71.3 in73.1 in
Height56.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.2

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested152585%
Total Not Requested27515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95079%
Total Not Requested25021%

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