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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: $16,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,087

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $15,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA6 / S6
TrimML350ML500S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $65,938
Sunroof 1,390 1,290  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450  
Premium Package 6,150 3,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 575
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750  
Heated front seats 690    
Satellite radio 500 500  
Rear side airbags 385 385 350
Proximity key   1,080  
Sunroof 1,293 1,200  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349  
Premium Package 5,720 3,488  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 536
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698  
Heated front seats 642    
Satellite radio 465 465  
Rear side airbags 358 358 325
Proximity key   1,004  
Options (change) 15,420 13,110 925
Options (change) 14,344 12,195 861
Destination 775 775 925
Total Price $55,945 $62,385 $72,750
Total Invoice $52,087 $58,075 $67,724

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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: $16,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,251
Model Year200620062016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassA6 / S6
TrimML350ML500S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7T7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/40-19
Total Price$55,945$62,385$72,750
Adjustments for Features0-275-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,945$62,110$72,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0
Total Invoice$52,087$58,075$67,724
Adjustments for Features0-256-386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,087$57,819$67,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0

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

Model Year200620062016
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
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
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$6,005$6,280$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-386

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in114.6 in
Length188.5 in194.2 in
Width75.2 in73.8 in
Height69.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,804 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Total Requested215058%
Total Not Requested157542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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%

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