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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: $63,140

Audi A6 4.2   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,151

Audi A6 4.2   
Difference: $2,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelA6E-ClassE-Class
Trim4.2E300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,770 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $49,559 $48,500 $67,332
Technology Package 3,800    
Navigation system 1,800    
Cold Weather Package 400    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,300 1,900  
Rear side airbags 350 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Heated second row seats   620 620
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Premium 1 Package   3,950  
Special order charge   250  
9-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Sport Package   0  
AWD   2,500  
Wood trim     0
Technology Package 3,458    
Navigation system 1,638    
Cold Weather Package 364    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,093 1,767  
Rear side airbags 319 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Heated second row seats   577 577
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Premium 1 Package   3,674  
Special order charge   233  
9-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Sport Package   0  
AWD   2,325  
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 8,650 11,980 1,760
Options (change) 7,872 11,144 1,638
Destination 720 925 925
Total Price $63,140 $65,055 $75,085
Total Invoice $58,151 $60,569 $69,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,832
Model Year200620172017
ModelA6E-ClassE-Class
Trim4.2E300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$63,140$65,055$75,085
Adjustments for Features0-4,565-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,140$60,490$69,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,930
Total Invoice$58,151$60,569$69,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,250-5,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,151$56,319$64,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,303

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

Model Year200620172017
ModelA6E-ClassE-Class
Trim4.2E300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,365$8,930$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,250-5,273

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

Model Year20062017
ModelA6E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in115.7 in
Length193.5 in193.8 in
Width73.1 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.1 ft3

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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-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115036%
Total Not Requested205064%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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