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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: $86,150

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $75,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,195

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $70,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassA6 / S6
TrimS600S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $158,050 $71,900
Base Invoice $146,987 $66,868
Cold Weather Package   500
Comfort Seating Package   1,850
Driver Assistance Package   2,000
Night vision   2,500
Prestige Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Synthetic suede headliner   3,000
Cold Weather Package   467
Comfort Seating Package   1,722
Driver Assistance Package   1,860
Night vision   2,326
Prestige Package   2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   325
Synthetic suede headliner   2,790
Options (change) 0 13,275
Options (change) 0 12,352
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $161,525 $86,150
Total Invoice $150,462 $80,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,286
Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassA6 / S6
TrimS600S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine510hp V12450hp V8
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 15630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$161,525$86,150
Adjustments for Features-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$158,325$86,150
Total Invoice$150,462$80,195
Adjustments for Features-2,9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$147,481$80,195

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

Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassA6 / S6
TrimS600S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$13,890$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9810

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

Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in114.6 in
Length206.5 in194.2 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.4,398 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
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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