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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,945

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $17,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,087

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $16,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA6 / S6
TrimML350ML500S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $71,900
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $66,868
Premium Package 6,150 3,750  
Sunroof 1,390 1,290  
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 475
Satellite radio 500 500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750  
Rear side airbags 385 385 350
Heated front seats 690    
Proximity key   1,080  
Premium Package 5,720 3,488  
Sunroof 1,293 1,200  
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 443
Satellite radio 465 465  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698  
Rear side airbags 358 358 325
Heated front seats 642    
Proximity key   1,004  
Options (change) 15,420 13,110 825
Options (change) 14,344 12,195 768
Destination 775 775 895
Total Price $55,945 $62,385 $73,620
Total Invoice $52,087 $58,075 $68,531

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,662
Model Year200620062013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA6 / S6
TrimML350ML500S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7T7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/40-19
Total Price$55,945$62,385$73,620
Adjustments for Features0-275-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,945$62,110$72,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0
Total Invoice$52,087$58,075$68,531
Adjustments for Features0-256-782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,087$57,819$67,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0

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

Model Year200620062013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA6 / S6
TrimML350ML500S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$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
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,855$6,130$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-782

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

Model Year20062013
ModelM-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in114.7 in
Length188.5 in193.9 in
Width75.2 in73.8 in
Height69.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,727 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 ML350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested215058%
Total Not Requested157542%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

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 buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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