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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: $78,620

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $26,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,182

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $25,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimCLS63 AMGS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,550 $71,900
Base Invoice $87,002 $66,868
Premium Package 2 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
iPod integration 425  
Comfort Seating Package   1,950
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear side airbags   350
Sunshade, rear, power   550
Premium Package 2 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
iPod integration 395  
Comfort Seating Package   1,813
Driver Assistance Package   2,327
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Rear side airbags   325
Sunshade, rear, power   511
Options (change) 8,290 5,825
Options (change) 7,710 5,419
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $105,315 $78,620
Total Invoice $98,187 $73,182

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,300
Model Year20082013
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimCLS63 AMGS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$105,315$78,620
Adjustments for Features0-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,315$76,155
Total Invoice$98,187$73,182
Adjustments for Features0-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,187$70,887

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

Model Year20082013
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimCLS63 AMGS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,415$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,295

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

Model Year20082013
ModelCLSA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in114.7 in
Length193.0 in193.9 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height54.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,727 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 CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested212584%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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