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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: $51,600

Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T   
Difference: $12,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,058

Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T   
Difference: $11,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelR-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimR350A6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,240 $49,700 $58,700 $71,900
Base Invoice $46,537 $46,222 $54,592 $66,868
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Premium 2 Package 6,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575 575 575
Heated front seats 750      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Blind spot warning system 600      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Premium 2 Package 5,627      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536 536 536
Heated front seats 698      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Blind spot warning system 558      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Rear side airbags   325 325 325
Options (change) 13,045 925 925 925
Options (change) 12,134 861 861 861
Destination 875 975 975 975
Total Price $64,160 $51,600 $60,600 $73,800
Total Invoice $59,546 $48,058 $56,428 $68,704

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,100
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelR-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimR350A6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6252hp I4340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT7S7T8S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$64,160$51,600$60,600$73,800
Adjustments for Features-3,6500-3,375-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,510$51,600$57,225$68,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,625$16,950
Total Invoice$59,546$48,058$56,428$68,704
Adjustments for Features-3,3880-3,143-4,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,158$48,058$53,285$63,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,227$15,759

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

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelR-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimR350A6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,930$6,280$9,655$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$0$3,375$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3880-3,143-4,887

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

Model Year20112018
ModelR-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in114.6 in
Length203.0 in194.2 in
Width77.1 in73.8 in
Height65.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.4 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
15.2 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested241574%
Total Not Requested85026%

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