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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: $51,235

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $27,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,714

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $26,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $76,100
Base Invoice $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $70,774
Blind spot warning system 550       500
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Interior Package 2,880        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 1,520      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
designo Package   3,620 3,090 550  
Carbon fiber trim   1,300 1,300 1,300 400
Blind spot warning system 512       466
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Interior Package 2,678        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 1,414      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409  
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
designo Package   3,367 2,874 512  
Carbon fiber trim   1,209 1,209 1,209 372
Options (change) 11,360 12,150 10,100 7,560 900
Options (change) 10,565 11,300 9,392 7,030 838
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $51,235 $63,875 $76,275 $81,735 $79,175
Total Invoice $47,714 $59,469 $71,000 $76,078 $73,787

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,910
Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13255, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$51,235$63,875$76,275$81,735$79,175
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-2,000-2,700-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,235$60,825$74,275$79,035$79,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,590$23,040$27,800$0
Total Invoice$47,714$59,469$71,000$76,078$73,787
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-1,862-2,513-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,714$56,629$69,138$73,565$73,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,915$21,424$25,851$0

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

Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Ski sack    $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat    $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,215$10,265$9,215$9,915$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$2,000$2,700$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,840-1,862-2,513-163

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

Model Year20162011
ModelC-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in111.9 in
Length184.5 in193.5 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,124 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested80036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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