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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: $63,825

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $1,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,424

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $1,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelM-ClassA6 / S6
TrimML350A6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,990 $58,700
Base Invoice $45,561 $54,592
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,800
Premium 2 Package 5,370  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Heated second row seats 620  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Cold Weather Package   500
Rear side airbags   350
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,604
Premium 2 Package 4,994  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Heated second row seats 577  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 511
Cold Weather Package   467
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 15,265 4,200
Options (change) 14,198 3,907
Destination 875 925
Total Price $65,130 $63,825
Total Invoice $60,634 $59,424

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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: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $563
Model Year20122015
ModelM-ClassA6 / S6
TrimML350A6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG24/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/45-18
Total Price$65,130$63,825
Adjustments for Features-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,225$63,825
Total Invoice$60,634$59,424
Adjustments for Features-1,7730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,861$59,424

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

Model Year20122015
ModelM-ClassA6 / S6
TrimML350A6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,220$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7730

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

Model Year20122015
ModelM-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in114.7 in
Length189.1 in193.9 in
Width75.2 in73.8 in
Height70.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested211568%
Total Not Requested100032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

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