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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: $60,980

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $34,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,776

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $32,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelA6E-Class
Trim3.0TE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $81,800
Base Invoice $46,408 $76,074
Prestige Package 6,880  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350  
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package   3,650
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Proximity key   1,080
Adaptive cruise control   3,110
Prestige Package 6,398  
Driver Assistance Package 2,327  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Rear side airbags 325  
Lighting Package   921
Premium Package   3,395
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Proximity key   1,004
Adaptive cruise control   2,892
Options (change) 10,205 11,355
Options (change) 9,493 10,560
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $60,980 $95,630
Total Invoice $56,776 $89,109

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,837
Model Year20122006
ModelA6E-Class
Trim3.0TE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$60,980$95,630
Adjustments for Features-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,365$95,630
Total Invoice$56,776$89,109
Adjustments for Features-1,5040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,272$89,109

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

Model Year20122006
ModelA6E-Class
Trim3.0TE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,630$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5040

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

Model Year20122006
ModelA6E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in112.4 in
Length193.9 in189.7 in
Width73.8 in71.7 in
Height57.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested280059%
Total Not Requested191541%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

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