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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: $84,150

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $34,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,336

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $32,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCLSA6 / S6
TrimAMG CLS63 SS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $101,277 $66,868
Premium Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,000
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Around view cameras 800  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 500
Cold Weather Package   500
Comfort Seating Package   1,850
Prestige Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Synthetic suede headliner   3,000
Premium Package 2,046  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,860
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Around view cameras 744  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 467
Cold Weather Package   467
Comfort Seating Package   1,722
Prestige Package   2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   325
Synthetic suede headliner   2,790
Options (change) 8,975 11,275
Options (change) 8,348 10,493
Destination 995 975
Total Price $118,870 $84,150
Total Invoice $110,620 $78,336

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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: $33,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,958
Model Year20182018
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)255/35-19255/35-20
Total Price$118,870$84,150
Adjustments for Features-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,445$84,150
Total Invoice$110,620$78,336
Adjustments for Features-1,3260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$109,294$78,336

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

Model Year20182018
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
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
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$9,015$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3260

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,159 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length 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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested87555%
Total Not Requested72545%

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