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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,020

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $14,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,794

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $13,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelCLACLAA6
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $49,900
Base Invoice $29,295 $45,105 $46,408
Premium Package 2,300 2,300  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Interior Package 1,650 1,650  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 650 850  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Rear side airbags 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250  
Wood trim 325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Prestige Package     6,880
Sport Package     1,000
Premium Package 2,139 2,139  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325 2,327
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Interior Package 1,535 1,535  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 605 791  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Rear side airbags 391 391 325
Special order charge 233 233  
Wood trim 302 302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 443
Prestige Package     6,398
Sport Package     930
Options (change) 14,595 13,945 11,205
Options (change) 13,574 12,969 10,423
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $47,020 $63,370 $61,980
Total Invoice $43,794 $58,999 $57,706

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,385
Model Year201520152012
ModelCLACLAA6
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$47,020$63,370$61,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,020$60,845$60,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,825$0
Total Invoice$43,794$58,999$57,706
Adjustments for Features0-2,351-1,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,794$56,648$56,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,854$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A6

Model Year201520152012
ModelCLACLAA6
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, remote  $200
Handwriting recognition  $200
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$5,215$7,740$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,351-1,527

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A6

Model Year20152012
ModelCLAA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in114.7 in
Length182.3 in193.9 in
Width70.0 in73.8 in
Height56.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested271558%
Total Not Requested200042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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