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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,840

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $15,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,433

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $14,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelA6 / S6E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimS6E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $76,100 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $70,774 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420
Blind spot warning system 500      
Carbon fiber trim 400     2,850
Lane departure warning   850 850 850
Sport Package   0    
Rear Seat Package   440 440  
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391
Blind spot warning system 466      
Carbon fiber trim 372     2,651
Lane departure warning   791 791 791
Sport Package   0    
Rear Seat Package   409 409  
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Options (change) 1,250 12,475 11,305 10,470
Options (change) 1,163 11,602 10,514 9,739
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $79,525 $63,840 $71,970 $100,245
Total Invoice $74,112 $59,433 $66,994 $93,291

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,586
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelA6 / S6E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimS6E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine435hp V10302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)255, 9610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$79,525$63,840$71,970$100,245
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,000-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,425$63,840$69,970$98,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,130$34,430
Total Invoice$74,112$59,433$66,994$93,291
Adjustments for Features-930-1,862-1,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,019$59,433$65,132$91,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,699$32,020

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

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelA6 / S6E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimS6E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Ski sack$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Carbon fiber trim$200  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$4,865$4,765$6,765$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,000$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-1,862-1,838

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

Model Year20112012
ModelA6 / S6E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in113.1 in
Length193.5 in191.7 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,124 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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested196575%
Total Not Requested65025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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