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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,980

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $14,584

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,706

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $13,644

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelCLSCLSA6
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $49,900
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $46,408
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Heated front seats 690    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
CD changer, in-dash 430 430  
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110  
Sport Package     1,000
Prestige Package     6,880
Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Rear side airbags     350
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Heated front seats 642    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892  
Sport Package     930
Prestige Package     6,398
Driver Assistance Package     2,327
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Rear side airbags     325
Options (change) 9,589 8,879 11,205
Options (change) 8,918 8,257 10,423
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $76,564 $97,954 $61,980
Total Invoice $71,350 $91,270 $57,706

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,009
Model Year200620062012
ModelCLSCLSA6
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$76,564$97,954$61,980
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,564$97,004$59,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,440$0
Total Invoice$71,350$91,270$57,706
Adjustments for Features0-885-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,350$90,385$55,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,035$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A6

Model Year200620062012
ModelCLSCLSA6
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,590$6,540$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-2,365

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A6

Model Year20062012
ModelCLSA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in114.7 in
Length193.0 in193.9 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height54.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.5 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 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested265056%
Total Not Requested206544%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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