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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: $59,035

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant   
Difference: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,964

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant   
Difference: $410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA6 / S6
TrimR350R500A6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $53,310
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $49,579
Comfort Package 1,350 625  
Entertainment Package 1,190    
Lighting Package 890 890  
Trim Package 1,750 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Power liftgate 520 520  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Sunroof 1,490 1,490  
Rear side airbags 385 385 350
Heated second row seats 1,190 690  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Proximity key   1,080  
Prestige Package     3,050
Sport Package     1,000
Cold Weather Package     450
Comfort Package 1,256 581  
Entertainment Package 1,107    
Lighting Package 828 828  
Trim Package 1,628 1,116  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Power liftgate 484 484  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Sunroof 1,386 1,386  
Rear side airbags 358 358 325
Heated second row seats 1,107 642  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698  
Proximity key   1,004  
Prestige Package     2,837
Sport Package     930
Cold Weather Package     418
Options (change) 10,705 8,820 4,850
Options (change) 9,959 8,204 4,510
Destination 775 775 875
Total Price $59,480 $65,095 $59,035
Total Invoice $55,374 $60,624 $54,964

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19
Model Year200620062011
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA6 / S6
TrimR350R500A6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8255, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$59,480$65,095$59,035
Adjustments for Features-420-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,060$64,475$59,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,415$0
Total Invoice$55,374$60,624$54,964
Adjustments for Features-391-5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,983$60,047$54,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,064$0

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

Model Year200620062011
ModelR-ClassR-ClassA6 / S6
TrimR350R500A6 3.0T 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 
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails  $250
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,540$6,740$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-391-5770

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

Model Year20062011
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 mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested66569%
Total Not Requested30031%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested36571%
Total Not Requested15029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested197564%
Total Not Requested112536%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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