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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: $70,140

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $12,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,303

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $11,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $70,900
Base Invoice $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $65,938
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,050 1,050  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250 2,550
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
designo Package 3,100 3,100 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 575
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Carbon fiber trim 975 975 975 500
Prestige Package       4,400
Comfort Seating Package       1,950
Rear side airbags       350
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 977 977  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093 2,371
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
designo Package 2,883 2,883 465  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 536
Sunshades, second row 354 353 353  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163 1,163 1,163  
Carbon fiber trim 907 907 907 467
Prestige Package       4,092
Comfort Seating Package       1,813
Rear side airbags       325
Options (change) 15,745 14,895 12,295 10,325
Options (change) 14,646 13,855 11,437 9,604
Destination 995 995 995 925
Total Price $70,140 $81,990 $86,990 $82,150
Total Invoice $65,303 $76,323 $80,973 $76,467

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,629
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5590, 13590, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$70,140$81,990$86,990$82,150
Adjustments for Features-1,2000-700-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,940$81,990$86,290$80,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,050$17,350$0
Total Invoice$65,303$76,323$80,973$76,467
Adjustments for Features-1,1170-652-1,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,186$76,323$80,321$74,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,137$16,135$0

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

Model Year2018201820182016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge$75$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,715$5,515$6,215$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0$700$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1170-652-1,652

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

Model Year20182016
ModelC-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in114.6 in
Length184.5 in194.2 in
Width71.3 in73.8 in
Height56.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,804 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 AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
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?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300-600%
Total Not Requested350700%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested200093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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