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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: $63,830

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $20,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,426

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $19,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelCLSCLSA6
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $49,900
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $46,408
Premium Package 3,900    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800    
Heated steering wheel 250    
Heated second row seats 625    
Special order charge 250    
Folding second row seats 440    
Prestige Package     6,880
Sport Package     1,000
Cold Weather Package     450
LED headlights     1,400
Rear side airbags     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Premium Package 3,627    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,327
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744    
Heated steering wheel 233    
Heated second row seats 581    
Special order charge 233    
Folding second row seats 409    
Prestige Package     6,398
Sport Package     930
Cold Weather Package     418
LED headlights     1,302
Rear side airbags     325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 8,515 2,250 13,055
Options (change) 7,920 2,093 12,143
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $84,660 $112,145 $63,830
Total Invoice $78,805 $104,365 $59,426

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,796
Model Year201820182012
ModelCLSCLSA6
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$84,660$112,145$63,830
Adjustments for Features-2,775-5,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,885$107,020$63,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,135$0
Total Invoice$78,805$104,365$59,426
Adjustments for Features-2,583-4,7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,222$99,596$59,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,374$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A6

Model Year201820182012
ModelCLSCLSA6
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$9,065$11,415$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$5,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,583-4,7690

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Audi A6

Model Year20182012
ModelCLSA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in114.7 in
Length194.5 in193.9 in
Width74.1 in73.8 in
Height55.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,683 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 CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65040%
Total Not Requested97560%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested356576%
Total Not Requested115024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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