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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: $65,730

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $19,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,191

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $18,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCLSCLSCLSA6
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $49,900
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $46,408
Premium 1 Package 4,150 3,690 3,690  
Night vision 1,780 1,780 1,780  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850    
Heated steering wheel 490      
Heated second row seats 625 625 625  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Folding second row seats 440      
Prestige Package       6,880
Innovation Package       5,800
Sport Package       1,000
Cold Weather Package       450
Rear side airbags       350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Premium 1 Package 3,860 3,432 3,432  
Night vision 1,655 1,655 1,655  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791    
Heated steering wheel 456      
Heated second row seats 581 581 581  
Special order charge 233 233 233  
Folding second row seats 409      
Prestige Package       6,398
Innovation Package       5,394
Sport Package       930
Cold Weather Package       418
Rear side airbags       325
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443
Options (change) 12,455 11,115 10,265 14,955
Options (change) 11,584 10,338 9,547 13,908
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $85,480 $111,540 $117,690 $65,730
Total Invoice $79,562 $103,798 $109,517 $61,191

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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: $17,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,254
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCLSCLSCLSA6
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$85,480$111,540$117,690$65,730
Adjustments for Features-2,275-5,275-5,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,205$106,265$112,115$65,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,060$28,910$0
Total Invoice$79,562$103,798$109,517$61,191
Adjustments for Features-2,117-4,909-5,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,445$98,889$104,329$61,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,444$26,884$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A6

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCLSCLSCLSA6
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition   $200
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer $100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,615$10,615$10,915$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$5,275$5,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,117-4,909-5,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A6

Model Year20142012
ModelCLSA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in114.7 in
Length194.5 in193.9 in
Width74.1 in73.8 in
Height55.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.3,683 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 CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested77535%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested105042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested105042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested351575%
Total Not Requested120025%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested360088%
Total Not Requested50012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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