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

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

Lowest Total Price: $59,675

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2 Avant   
Difference: $1,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,553

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2 Avant   
Difference: $1,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA6 / S6
TrimR350R500A6 3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $49,000
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $45,570
Comfort Package 1,350 625  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Entertainment Package 1,190    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Sunroof 1,490 1,490  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Rear side airbags 385 385 350
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Heated second row seats 1,190 690  
Power liftgate 520 520  
Proximity key   1,080  
Premium Package     2,550
Technology Package     4,100
Cold Weather Package     600
Comfort Package 1,256 581  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Entertainment Package 1,107    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116 2,141
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Sunroof 1,386 1,386  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Rear side airbags 358 358 325
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698  
Heated second row seats 1,107 642  
Power liftgate 484 484  
Proximity key   1,004  
Premium Package     2,372
Technology Package     3,813
Cold Weather Package     557
Options (change) 12,105 10,020 9,900
Options (change) 11,261 9,320 9,208
Destination 775 775 775
Total Price $60,880 $66,295 $59,675
Total Invoice $56,676 $61,740 $55,553

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2 Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $802
Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA6 / S6
TrimR350R500A6 3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8255hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8270, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$60,880$66,295$59,675
Adjustments for Features-345-5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,535$65,750$59,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,215$0
Total Invoice$56,676$61,740$55,553
Adjustments for Features-321-5080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,355$61,232$55,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,877$0

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

Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA6 / S6
TrimR350R500A6 3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Total Value of Features$6,240$6,440$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-321-5080

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in111.9 in
Length203.0 in194.2 in
Width75.7 in73.1 in
Height65.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,168 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft333.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft333.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft358.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

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 cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested71574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested41581%
Total Not Requested10019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2 Avant

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Bose, 270W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested157577%
Total Not Requested47523%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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