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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: $64,930

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $35

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,448

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $32

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelA6E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0TE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $46,408 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
Sport Package 1,000      
Prestige Package 6,880      
Innovation Package 5,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720  
Premium 2 Package   2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium 1 Package   3,950 4,400 2,500
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,900 2,900
Rear Seat Package   430 430  
Obstacle detection, rear   950 950 950
Night vision   1,750 1,750 1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800 800
Leather seating surfaces   1,590    
Sport Package 930      
Prestige Package 6,398      
Innovation Package 5,394      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 669 669  
Premium 2 Package   2,232 2,232 2,232
Premium 1 Package   3,674 4,092 2,325
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,697 2,697
Rear Seat Package   400 400  
Obstacle detection, rear   884 884 884
Night vision   1,628 1,628 1,628
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744 744
Leather seating surfaces   1,479    
Options (change) 14,155 15,490 14,350 11,300
Options (change) 13,165 14,407 13,346 10,510
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $64,930 $64,965 $71,525 $99,625
Total Invoice $60,448 $60,480 $66,580 $92,833

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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: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,684
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelA6E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0TE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$64,930$64,965$71,525$99,625
Adjustments for Features-1,7750-1,700-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,155$64,965$69,825$97,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,860$32,535
Total Invoice$60,448$60,480$66,580$92,833
Adjustments for Features-1,6520-1,582-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,796$60,480$64,998$90,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,518$30,373

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

Model Year2012201020102010
ModelA6E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0TE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
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   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,740$4,965$6,665$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0$1,700$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6520-1,582-1,980

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

Model Year20122010
ModelA6E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in113.1 in
Length193.9 in191.7 in
Width73.8 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
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 camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested329070%
Total Not Requested142530%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
LED headlights500No
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested290071%
Total Not Requested120029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174075%
Total Not Requested57525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested204078%
Total Not Requested57522%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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