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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: $80,075

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $22,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,541

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $20,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelM-ClassA6 / S6
TrimML63 AMGS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,990 $70,900
Base Invoice $88,341 $65,938
Driver Assistance Package 2,100 2,550
Wood trim, alternative type 1,600 1,250
Synthetic suede headliner 1,920 3,000
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Driver Assistance Package 1,953 2,371
Wood trim, alternative type 1,488 1,164
Synthetic suede headliner 1,786 2,790
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Cold Weather Package   467
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 6,465 8,225
Options (change) 6,013 7,653
Destination 875 950
Total Price $102,330 $80,075
Total Invoice $95,229 $74,541

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,938
Model Year20122017
ModelM-ClassA6 / S6
TrimML63 AMGS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20255/40-19
Total Price$102,330$80,075
Adjustments for Features-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,375$80,075
Total Invoice$95,229$74,541
Adjustments for Features-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,479$74,541

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

Model Year20122017
ModelM-ClassA6 / S6
TrimML63 AMGS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Total Value of Features$9,295$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7500

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

Model Year20122017
ModelM-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in114.6 in
Length189.1 in194.2 in
Width75.2 in73.8 in
Height70.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight5,238 lb.4,398 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 ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%

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