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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: $67,330

Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2   
Difference: $6,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,629

Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2   
Difference: $5,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelCLSCLSA6 / S6
TrimCLS400CLS550A6 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $56,300
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $52,361
Premium 1 Package 3,250    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610   2,300
Folding second row seats 440 440  
Lane departure warning 875 875 900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 690
Premium Package   4,200  
Heated second row seats   625  
Special order charge   250  
Technology Package     3,450
Cold Weather Package     600
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     1,275
iPod integration     290
Rear side airbags     350
Sunshade, rear, power     400
Premium 1 Package 3,023    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497   2,141
Folding second row seats 409 409  
Lane departure warning 814 814 838
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 641
Premium Package   3,906  
Heated second row seats   581  
Special order charge   233  
Technology Package     3,208
Cold Weather Package     557
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     1,185
iPod integration     225
Rear side airbags     325
Sunshade, rear, power     373
Options (change) 6,765 6,980 10,255
Options (change) 6,292 6,492 9,493
Destination 925 925 775
Total Price $73,680 $81,105 $67,330
Total Invoice $68,588 $75,493 $62,629

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,252
Model Year201520152008
ModelCLSCLSA6 / S6
TrimCLS400CLS550A6 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$73,680$81,105$67,330
Adjustments for Features-760-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,920$79,080$67,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,160$0
Total Invoice$68,588$75,493$62,629
Adjustments for Features-707-1,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,881$73,608$62,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,727$0

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

Model Year201520152008
ModelCLSCLSA6 / S6
TrimCLS400CLS550A6 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive $15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights $50 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Total Value of Features$6,565$7,830$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-707-1,8850

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

Model Year20152008
ModelCLSA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in111.9 in
Length194.5 in193.5 in
Width74.1 in73.1 in
Height55.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 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 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested72540%
Total Not Requested110060%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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