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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: $79,525

Audi A6 / S6 S6   
Difference: $37,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,112

Audi A6 / S6 S6   
Difference: $34,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimAMG CLS63 SS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $76,100
Base Invoice $101,277 $70,774
Lane departure warning 875  
Heated second row seats 625  
Premium Package 2,500  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 400
Rear side airbags   350
Blind spot warning system   500
Lane departure warning 814  
Heated second row seats 581  
Premium Package 2,325  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 372
Rear side airbags   325
Blind spot warning system   466
Options (change) 6,850 1,250
Options (change) 6,371 1,163
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $116,675 $79,525
Total Invoice $108,573 $74,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,342
Model Year20172011
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimAMG CLS63 SS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14255, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$116,675$79,525
Adjustments for Features-7,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,025$79,525
Total Invoice$108,573$74,112
Adjustments for Features-7,1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,454$74,112

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

Model Year20172011
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimAMG CLS63 SS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$13,140$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1190

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

Model Year20172011
ModelCLSA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in111.9 in
Length194.5 in193.5 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,124 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 AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

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