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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: $79,650

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $29,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,149

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $27,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimCLS63 AMGS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,050 $71,900
Base Invoice $92,116 $66,868
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Premium Package 1 3,310  
Carbon fiber trim 2,580 500
Comfort Seating Package   1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Synthetic suede headliner   3,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Premium Package 1 3,022  
Carbon fiber trim 2,399 467
Comfort Seating Package   1,722
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   325
Sunshade, rear, power   466
Synthetic suede headliner   2,790
Options (change) 7,070 6,775
Options (change) 6,518 6,306
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $109,595 $79,650
Total Invoice $102,109 $74,149

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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: $32,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,287
Model Year20112018
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimCLS63 AMGS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-20
Total Price$109,595$79,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,595$77,150
Total Invoice$102,109$74,149
Adjustments for Features0-2,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,109$71,822

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

Model Year20112018
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 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,090$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,327

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

Model Year20112018
ModelCLSA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in114.6 in
Length193.0 in194.2 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height54.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,097 lb.4,398 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length 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%

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