Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Audi A6 Audi A6 2012

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,480

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $3,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,449

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $3,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelM-ClassA6
TrimML5003.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,500 $49,900
Base Invoice $45,105 $46,408
Comfort Package 1,450  
Sunroof 1,290  
Entertainment Package 1,080  
Premium Package 3,750  
Lighting Package 890  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 475
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750  
Satellite radio 500  
Rear side airbags 385 350
Proximity key 1,080  
Prestige Package   6,880
Comfort Package 1,349  
Sunroof 1,200  
Entertainment Package 1,004  
Premium Package 3,488  
Lighting Package 828  
Obstacle detection, rear 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 443
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698  
Satellite radio 465  
Rear side airbags 358 325
Proximity key 1,004  
Prestige Package   6,398
Options (change) 12,615 7,705
Options (change) 11,734 7,166
Destination 775 875
Total Price $61,890 $58,480
Total Invoice $57,614 $54,449

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,760
Model Year20062012
ModelM-ClassA6
TrimML5003.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$61,890$58,480
Adjustments for Features-4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,455$58,480
Total Invoice$57,614$54,449
Adjustments for Features-4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,209$54,449

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A6

Model Year20062012
ModelM-ClassA6
TrimML5003.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,955$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4050

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A6

Model Year20062012
ModelM-ClassA6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in114.7 in
Length188.5 in193.9 in
Width75.2 in73.8 in
Height69.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,743 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested46546%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
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 plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested257555%
Total Not Requested214045%

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