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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,625

Audi A6 / S6 S6   
Difference: $16,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,274

Audi A6 / S6 S6   
Difference: $15,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimCLS55 AMGS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $76,100
Base Invoice $80,538 $70,774
Lighting Package 1,220  
CD changer, in-dash 430  
Navigation system 1,240  
Satellite radio 699  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Proximity key 1,080  
Rear side airbags   350
Lighting Package 1,135  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Navigation system 1,153  
Satellite radio 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Proximity key 1,004  
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 5,769 350
Options (change) 5,365 325
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $94,844 $78,625
Total Invoice $88,378 $73,274

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,059
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,955
Model Year20062011
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimCLS55 AMGS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13255, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$94,844$78,625
Adjustments for Features-1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,684$78,625
Total Invoice$88,378$73,274
Adjustments for Features-1490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,229$73,274

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

Model Year20062011
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimCLS55 AMGS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$5,665$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1490

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

Model Year20062011
ModelCLSA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.9 in
Length193.0 in193.5 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height54.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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