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

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

Lowest Total Price: $54,140

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $19,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,759

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $19,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelA6A6E-Class
Trim3.24.2E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $60,400
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $56,172
Premium Package 2,500    
Sunroof 1,450    
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0    
Technology Package 3,800 3,800  
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400  
Cold Weather Package 400 400  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,300 2,300 1,610
Rear side airbags 350 350 420
Heated steering wheel 200 200 490
Polished alloy wheels 1,200 900  
Rear Seat Package     440
Premium 2 Package     2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Sunshades, second row     380
Special order charge     250
Heated second row seats     625
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Premium Package 2,275    
Sunroof 1,320    
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0    
Technology Package 3,458 3,458  
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364  
Cold Weather Package 364 364  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,093 2,093 1,497
Rear side airbags 319 319 391
Heated steering wheel 182 182 456
Polished alloy wheels 1,092 819  
Rear Seat Package     409
Premium 2 Package     2,279
Premium 1 Package     4,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Sunshades, second row     353
Special order charge     250
Heated second row seats     581
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Options (change) 12,600 8,350 12,805
Options (change) 11,467 7,599 11,926
Destination 720 720 905
Total Price $54,140 $62,840 $74,110
Total Invoice $49,759 $57,878 $69,003

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,924
Model Year200620062013
ModelA6A6E-Class
Trim3.24.2E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$54,140$62,840$74,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,140$61,040$69,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,900$0
Total Invoice$49,759$57,878$69,003
Adjustments for Features0-1,658-4,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,759$56,220$64,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,461$0

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

Model Year200620062013
ModelA6A6E-Class
Trim3.24.2E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Ski sack$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,040$3,840$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658-4,320

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

Model Year20062013
ModelA6E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in113.1 in
Length193.5 in191.7 in
Width73.1 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested167593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested157557%
Total Not Requested119043%

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