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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,550

Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $21,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,915

Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $19,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLA6 / S6 / RS6
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65S6 4.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $71,900
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $66,868
Premium Package 5,050        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250   2,000
Wood trim, alternative type 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,250
Synthetic suede headliner 1,000 1,000     3,000
Upgraded leather upholstery 900 900      
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 4,090 4,090      
Comfort Seating Package         1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)         575
Premium Package 4,697        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093   1,860
Wood trim, alternative type 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,164
Synthetic suede headliner 930 930     2,790
Upgraded leather upholstery 837 837      
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 3,804 3,804      
Comfort Seating Package         1,722
Metallic paint (extra cost)         536
Options (change) 14,790 9,740 3,750 1,500 8,675
Options (change) 13,756 9,059 3,488 1,395 8,072
Destination 925 925 925 925 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $102,665 $121,465 $156,025 $223,575 $81,550
Total Invoice $95,545 $113,028 $145,169 $208,081 $75,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 S6 4.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,755
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLA6 / S6 / RS6
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65S6 4.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12450hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-20
Total Price$102,665$121,465$156,025$223,575$81,550
Adjustments for Features-11,685-11,685-12,010-14,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,980$109,780$144,015$209,365$81,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$53,035$118,385$0
Total Invoice$95,545$113,028$145,169$208,081$75,915
Adjustments for Features-10,875-10,873-11,174-13,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,670$102,155$133,995$194,856$75,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,485$49,325$110,186$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLA6 / S6 / RS6
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65S6 4.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
App support$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition    $200
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Folding second row seats    $300
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$19,090$19,090$19,415$21,615$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,685$11,685$12,010$14,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,875-10,873-11,174-13,2250

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Model Year20172018
ModelSLA6 / S6 / RS6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in114.6 in
Length182.3 in194.2 in
Width73.9 in73.8 in
Height51.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested170056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 S6 4.0 TFSI

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
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%

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