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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: $54,430

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $16,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,023

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $16,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelCLSCLSA6A6
TrimCLS400CLS5503.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $40,820 $53,770
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $37,572 $49,559
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900   2,300 2,300
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 690 690
Premium Package     2,500  
Sunroof     1,450  
Bose 330W 13 speakers     0  
Technology Package     3,800  
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Rear side airbags     350 350
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767   2,093 2,093
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 628 628
Premium Package     2,275  
Sunroof     1,320  
Bose 330W 13 speakers     0  
Technology Package     3,458  
Navigation system     1,638 1,638
Rear side airbags     319 319
Options (change) 2,930 1,030 12,890 5,140
Options (change) 2,725 958 11,731 4,678
Destination 925 925 720 720
Total Price $71,405 $76,805 $54,430 $59,630
Total Invoice $66,472 $71,494 $50,023 $54,957

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,005
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelCLSCLSA6A6
TrimCLS400CLS5503.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8255hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT9T9CVT-7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14330, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18225/55-16245/45-17
Total Price$71,405$76,805$54,430$59,630
Adjustments for Features-2,625-3,4650-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,780$73,340$54,430$58,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,560$0$4,000
Total Invoice$66,472$71,494$50,023$54,957
Adjustments for Features-2,444-3,2250-1,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,028$68,269$50,023$53,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,241$0$3,828

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A6

Model Year2017201720062006
ModelCLSCLSA6A6
TrimCLS400CLS5503.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100  
App support $0  
Apple CarPlay support $100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150  
Media drive $15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 panel, leather$1000$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,415$7,255$3,790$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$3,465$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,444-3,2250-1,106

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A6

Model Year20172006
ModelCLSA6
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
Audi A6 3.2

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147582%
Total Not Requested32518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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