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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,775

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $141,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,003

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $132,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelSLS AMGA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimBaseA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $189,600 $50,200 $59,150 $76,100
Base Invoice $176,328 $46,686 $55,010 $70,774
Carbon fiber trim 4,500     400
Prestige Package   3,200    
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500
Carbon fiber trim 4,185     372
Prestige Package   2,976    
Blind spot warning system   466 466 466
Options (change) 4,500 3,700 500 900
Options (change) 4,185 3,442 466 838
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 1,300
Total Price $196,675 $54,775 $60,525 $79,175
Total Invoice $183,088 $51,003 $56,351 $73,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $142,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $133,002
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelSLS AMGA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimBaseA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8300hp V6350hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6255, 9255, 9255, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$196,675$54,775$60,525$79,175
Adjustments for Features0-985-985-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$196,675$53,790$59,540$77,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,750$23,475
Total Invoice$183,088$51,003$56,351$73,787
Adjustments for Features0-917-917-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$183,088$50,086$55,434$72,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,348$21,921

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelSLS AMGA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimBaseA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$5,215$6,200$6,200$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985$985$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-917-917-1,780

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122011
ModelSLS AMGA6 / S6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in111.9 in
Length182.6 in193.5 in
Width76.3 in73.0 in
Height49.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.4,124 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Special exterior trim0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested187560%
Total Not Requested122540%

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