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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: $84,120

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $27,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,298

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $25,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimCLS63 AMGS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $88,257 $66,868
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Night vision 1,780  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Comfort Seating Package   1,950
Innovation Package   5,650
Cold Weather Package   450
LED headlights   1,400
Sunshade, rear, power   550
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Night vision 1,655  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 467
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Comfort Seating Package   1,813
Innovation Package   5,255
Cold Weather Package   419
LED headlights   1,302
Sunshade, rear, power   511
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 15,995 11,325
Options (change) 14,894 10,535
Destination 875 895
Total Price $111,770 $84,120
Total Invoice $104,026 $78,298

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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: $28,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,682
Model Year20122013
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimCLS63 AMGS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$111,770$84,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,770$83,095
Total Invoice$104,026$78,298
Adjustments for Features0-954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,026$77,344

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

Model Year20122013
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,415$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-954

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

Model Year20122013
ModelCLSA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in114.7 in
Length194.5 in193.9 in
Width74.1 in73.8 in
Height55.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested165066%
Total Not Requested85034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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 seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested325074%
Total Not Requested115026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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