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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: $85,650

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $32,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,724

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $30,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimAMG CLS63 SS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $70,900
Base Invoice $101,277 $65,938
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,550
Premium Package 2,200  
Heated second row seats 625  
Around view cameras 800  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 500
Prestige Package   4,400
Comfort Seating Package   1,950
Cold Weather Package   500
Synthetic suede headliner   3,000
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,371
Premium Package 2,046  
Heated second row seats 581  
Around view cameras 744  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 467
Prestige Package   4,092
Comfort Seating Package   1,813
Cold Weather Package   467
Synthetic suede headliner   2,790
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 8,725 13,825
Options (change) 8,115 12,861
Destination 925 925
Total Price $118,550 $85,650
Total Invoice $110,317 $79,724

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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: $31,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,616
Model Year20172016
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimAMG CLS63 SS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
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$118,550$85,650
Adjustments for Features-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,500$85,650
Total Invoice$110,317$79,724
Adjustments for Features-9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$109,340$79,724

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

Model Year20172016
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimAMG CLS63 SS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,740$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9770

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

Model Year20172016
ModelCLSA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in114.6 in
Length194.5 in194.2 in
Width74.1 in73.8 in
Height55.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,804 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 AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested142561%
Total Not Requested92539%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested200093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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