Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Audi A6 / S6 Audi A6 / S6 2008

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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: $63,905

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2 Avant   
Difference: $700

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,442

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2 Avant   
Difference: $700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassA6 / S6
TrimR350 / R320A6 3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,100 $49,000
Base Invoice $39,153 $45,570
Premium III Package 11,250  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Heating Package 1,370  
Lighting Package 910  
CD changer, remote 450  
Roof rack 245  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Proximity key 1,110  
Sunshades, second row 300 250
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,000
iPod integration 375 290
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Premium Package   2,550
Technology Package   4,100
Cold Weather Package   600
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,300
Rear side airbags   350
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   690
Premium III Package 10,462  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Heating Package 1,274  
Lighting Package 846  
CD changer, remote 418  
Roof rack 228  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Proximity key 1,032  
Sunshades, second row 279 233
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,860
iPod integration 349 225
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Premium Package   2,372
Technology Package   3,813
Cold Weather Package   557
Upgraded leather upholstery   930
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,141
Rear side airbags   325
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   641
Options (change) 21,630 14,130
Options (change) 20,114 13,097
Destination 875 775
Total Price $64,605 $63,905
Total Invoice $60,142 $59,442

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $636
Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassA6 / S6
TrimR350 / R320A6 3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12270, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$64,605$63,905
Adjustments for Features-1,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,170$63,905
Total Invoice$60,142$59,442
Adjustments for Features-1,3360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,806$59,442

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

Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassA6 / S6
TrimR350 / R320A6 3.2 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,430$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3360

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

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested409059%
Total Not Requested285041%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2 Avant

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Bose, 270W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested157577%
Total Not Requested47523%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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