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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: $59,000

Audi A6 45   
Difference: $14,004

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,482

Audi A6 45   
Difference: $12,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620192019
ModelCLSCLSA6A6
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG4555
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $54,100 $58,900
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $50,856 $55,368
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
Heated front seats 690      
Satellite radio 699 699    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240    
Competition Package     3,000 3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Rear side airbags     350 350
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
Heated front seats 642      
Satellite radio 650 650    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153    
Competition Package     2,790 2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Rear side airbags     325 325
Options (change) 6,029 5,339 3,925 3,925
Options (change) 5,607 4,965 3,651 3,651
Destination 775 775 975 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $73,004 $94,414 $59,000 $63,820
Total Invoice $68,039 $87,978 $55,482 $60,014

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,969
Model Year2006200620192019
ModelCLSCLSA6A6
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG4555
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8335hp V6 H335hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T5S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$73,004$94,414$59,000$63,820
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,565-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,004$93,464$56,435$61,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0$4,820
Total Invoice$68,039$87,978$55,482$60,014
Adjustments for Features0-885-2,412-2,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,039$87,093$53,070$57,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,054$0$4,532

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A6

Model Year2006200620192019
ModelCLSCLSA6A6
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG4555
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,615$6,565$8,180$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,565$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-2,412-2,412

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A6

Model Year20062019
ModelCLSA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in115.1 in
Length193.0 in194.4 in
Width73.7 in74.3 in
Height54.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.4,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 45

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50035%
Total Not Requested92565%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 55

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50035%
Total Not Requested92565%

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