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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: $55,440

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,631

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SA6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $42,950 $56,300 $72,350
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $39,943 $52,361 $67,285
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050            
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200      
designo Package 3,800 3,100 3,100 500      
Heated front seats 580            
AMG Line 2,175            
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380      
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850      
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250      
Premium Package         3,550    
Technology Package         4,100 3,450 3,350
S Line Package         2,000 1,000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)         500 500  
iPod integration         290 290 290
Rear side airbags         350 350 350
Lane departure warning         900 900 900
Adaptive cruise control         2,000 2,000 2,000
Warm Weather Package             1,190
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837            
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046      
designo Package 3,534 2,883 2,883 465      
Heated front seats 539            
AMG Line 2,023            
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353      
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 373 373  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791      
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093      
Premium Package         3,302    
Technology Package         3,813 3,208 3,115
S Line Package         1,860 930  
Sport suspension (upgrade)         466 466  
iPod integration         225 225 225
Rear side airbags         325 325 325
Lane departure warning         838 838 838
Adaptive cruise control         1,860 1,860 1,860
Warm Weather Package             1,106
Options (change) 14,195 9,940 9,090 7,340 14,090 8,890 8,080
Options (change) 13,203 9,246 8,454 6,827 13,062 8,225 7,469
Destination 995 995 995 995 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,440 $64,335 $76,185 $82,035 $57,815 $65,965 $82,505
Total Invoice $51,631 $59,903 $70,922 $76,363 $53,780 $61,361 $76,829

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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: $6,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,548
Model Year2018201820182018200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SA6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8255hp V6350hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT9T9T7T7CVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13330, 13330, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$55,440$64,335$76,185$82,035$57,815$65,965$82,505
Adjustments for Features-3,650-5,700-4,850-5,5500-1,700-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,790$58,635$71,335$76,485$57,815$64,265$80,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,845$19,545$24,695$0$6,450$22,265
Total Invoice$51,631$59,903$70,922$76,363$53,780$61,361$76,829
Adjustments for Features-3,399-5,307-4,515-5,1660-1,581-2,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,232$54,596$66,407$71,197$53,780$59,780$74,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,364$18,175$22,965$0$6,000$20,791

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

Model Year2018201820182018200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SA6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0$0   
AWD $1700   $1700$1700
FWD    $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
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$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200   
Full-size spare tire    $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400   
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
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 mat    $40$40$40
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150$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$50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat    $50$50$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$0   
Bodyside cladding      $350
Bodyside moldings    $75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200   
Solar panel      $300
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, remote    $200$200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
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   
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$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$75$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75   
Chronometer $100$100$100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
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$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   
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,130$10,180$9,330$10,030$4,480$6,180$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$5,700$4,850$5,550$0$1,700$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,399-5,307-4,515-5,1660-1,581-2,258

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

Model Year20182008
ModelC-ClassA6 / S6
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 Capacity17.4 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

Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested65028%
Total Not Requested170072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 330W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested232583%
Total Not Requested47517%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Solar panel300No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%

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