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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: $65,730

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $4,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,191

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $3,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelA6E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0TE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $51,000 $55,800 $60,400 $89,800
Base Invoice $46,408 $47,430 $51,894 $56,172 $83,514
Prestige Package 6,880        
Sport Package 1,000 0      
Innovation Package 5,800        
Cold Weather Package 450        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720  
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Rear Seat Package   440 440 440  
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450 2,450  
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000 4,450  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970
Night vision   1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450    
Heated steering wheel   490 490 490  
Heated second row seats   625 625 625 625
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800 800 850
Prestige Package 6,398        
Sport Package 930 0      
Innovation Package 5,394        
Cold Weather Package 418        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 669 669 669  
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391 391
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Rear Seat Package   409 409 409  
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279 2,279  
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720 4,139  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902
Night vision   1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419    
Heated steering wheel   456 456 456  
Heated second row seats   581 581 581 581
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744 744 791
Options (change) 14,955 17,965 17,965 16,345 7,845
Options (change) 13,908 16,726 16,726 15,219 7,314
Destination 875 905 905 905 905
Total Price $65,730 $69,870 $74,670 $77,650 $98,550
Total Invoice $61,191 $65,061 $69,525 $72,296 $91,733

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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: $4,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,545
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelA6E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0TE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$65,730$69,870$74,670$77,650$98,550
Adjustments for Features-72500-1,700-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,005$69,870$74,670$75,950$96,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800$6,080$26,805
Total Invoice$61,191$65,061$69,525$72,296$91,733
Adjustments for Features-67500-1,583-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,516$65,061$69,525$70,713$89,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,464$5,652$24,927

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

Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelA6E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0TE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700 
RWD $0$0 $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150   $150
Console without shifter $150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
Handwriting recognition$200    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$6,640$5,915$5,915$7,615$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$0$1,700$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-67500-1,583-1,745

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

Model Year20122013
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

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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested346573%
Total Not Requested125027%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
LED headlights500No
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested100024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Total Requested189077%
Total Not Requested57523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
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?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Total Requested189077%
Total Not Requested57523%

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
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Total Requested219079%
Total Not Requested57521%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
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%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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