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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: $53,085

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $12,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,441

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $11,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $49,900
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $46,408
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050        
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 475
Heated front seats 580        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Prestige Package         6,880
Innovation Package         5,800
Sport Package         1,000
Rear side airbags         350
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837        
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 1,767 977 977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 443
Heated front seats 539        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Prestige Package         6,398
Innovation Package         5,394
Sport Package         930
Rear side airbags         325
Options (change) 11,840 7,880 8,000 5,410 14,505
Options (change) 11,013 7,330 7,442 5,033 13,490
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $53,085 $62,275 $75,095 $80,105 $65,280
Total Invoice $49,441 $57,987 $69,910 $74,569 $60,773

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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: $9,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,214
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$53,085$62,275$75,095$80,105$65,280
Adjustments for Features-25-9500-700-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,060$61,325$75,095$79,405$62,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,265$22,035$26,345$0
Total Invoice$49,441$57,987$69,910$74,569$60,773
Adjustments for Features-23-8850-652-2,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,418$57,102$69,910$73,917$58,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,684$20,492$24,499$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   $850
Cruise control $150$150$150 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150    
Collision preparation system, rear$100   $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane keeping assist$400    
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
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 
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, remote    $200
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 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,765$5,815$6,515$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$950$0$700$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-8850-652-2,141

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

Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in114.7 in
Length184.5 in193.9 in
Width71.3 in73.8 in
Height56.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested145062%
Total Not Requested90038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300-600%
Total Not Requested350700%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested316567%
Total Not Requested155033%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Total Requested230056%
Total Not Requested180044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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