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

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

Lowest Total Price: $88,170

Audi A6 / S6 S6   
Difference: $10,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082020
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA6 / S6
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGS6
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $73,900
Premium III Package 6,190 2,090      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Sunshades, second row, power 710        
Cold Weather Package         500
Driver Assistance Package         2,000
Comfort Seating Package         1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)         575
Rear side airbags         350
Night vision         2,500
Prestige Package         2,500
Synthetic suede headliner         3,000
Premium III Package 5,757 1,944      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Sunshades, second row, power 660        
Cold Weather Package         467
Driver Assistance Package         1,860
Comfort Seating Package         1,722
Metallic paint (extra cost)         536
Rear side airbags         325
Night vision         2,326
Prestige Package         2,326
Synthetic suede headliner         2,790
Options (change) 10,175 5,365 425 425 13,275
Options (change) 9,462 4,989 395 395 12,352
Destination 875 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $98,750 $136,240 $148,500 $198,300 $88,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,359
Model Year20082008200820082020
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA6 / S6
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGS6
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12444hp V6 H
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)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20255/40-20
Total Price$98,750$136,240$148,500$198,300$88,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-5,425-5,350-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,750$132,915$143,075$192,950$83,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,165$44,325$94,200$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082020
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA6 / S6
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGS6
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
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 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
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
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
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
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$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-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75  $75
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 recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $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$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   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,040$11,365$13,465$13,390$12,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325$5,425$5,350$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,099-5,055-4,983-738

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

Model Year20082020
ModelS-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in115.1 in
Length205.0 in194.4 in
Width73.7 in74.3 in
Height58.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested360086%
Total Not Requested60014%

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 / S6 S6

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%

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