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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,730

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $31,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,191

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $29,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA6
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $49,900
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $46,408
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
Premium II Package 2,860        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Heated steering wheel 460        
Rearview camera 750        
Night vision 1,795        
Premium III Package   2,090      
Prestige Package         6,880
Innovation Package         5,800
Sport Package         1,000
Cold Weather Package         450
Rear side airbags         350
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
Premium II Package 2,660        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Heated steering wheel 428        
Rearview camera 698        
Night vision 1,669        
Premium III Package   1,944      
Prestige Package         6,398
Innovation Package         5,394
Sport Package         930
Cold Weather Package         418
Rear side airbags         325
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443
Options (change) 9,140 5,365 425 425 14,955
Options (change) 8,500 4,989 395 395 13,908
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $97,715 $136,240 $148,500 $198,300 $65,730
Total Invoice $91,006 $126,974 $138,376 $184,690 $61,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,280
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA6
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12310hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$97,715$136,240$148,500$198,300$65,730
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-6,450-6,375-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,715$131,890$142,050$191,925$65,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,175$44,335$94,210$0
Total Invoice$91,006$126,974$138,376$184,690$61,191
Adjustments for Features0-4,054-6,010-5,937-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,006$122,920$132,366$178,753$60,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,914$41,360$87,747$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A6

Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA6
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
LED headlights    $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,415$12,765$14,865$14,790$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350$6,450$6,375$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,054-6,010-5,937-465

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A6

Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassA6
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in114.7 in
Length205.0 in193.9 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested330070%
Total Not Requested141530%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
LED headlights500No
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested290071%
Total Not Requested120029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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