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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: $63,830

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,426

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $3,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelA6E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0TE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $51,400 $51,900 $56,700 $61,400 $92,770 $99,770
Base Invoice $46,408 $47,802 $48,267 $52,731 $57,102 $86,276 $92,786
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Prestige Package 6,880            
Sport Package 1,000 0 0        
Cold Weather Package 450            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720 720    
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420 420 420
LED headlights 1,400            
Lighting Package   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Rear Seat Package   440 440 440 440    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970    
Premium 1 Package   3,870 3,870 3,870 4,320    
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250 250
Proximity key   650 650 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620      
Heated steering wheel   250 490 490 490    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450      
Heated second row seats   625 625 625 625    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800 800 800 850  
Driver Assistance Package 2,327 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604
Prestige Package 6,398            
Sport Package 930 0 0        
Cold Weather Package 418            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670 670 670 670    
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391 391 391 391
LED headlights 1,302            
Lighting Package   1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395    
Rear Seat Package   409 409 409 409    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902    
Premium 1 Package   3,599 3,599 3,599 4,018    
Special order charge   233 233 233 233 233 233
Proximity key   605 605 605 605    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507      
Heated steering wheel   233 456 456 456    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419      
Heated second row seats   581 581 581 581    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744 744 744 791  
Options (change) 13,055 15,365 15,605 15,605 13,985 4,320 3,470
Options (change) 12,143 14,292 14,515 14,515 13,008 4,019 3,228
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $63,830 $67,690 $68,430 $73,230 $76,310 $98,015 $104,165
Total Invoice $59,426 $63,019 $63,707 $68,171 $71,035 $91,220 $96,939

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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: $3,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,104
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelA6E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0TE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6195hp I4 D302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-17245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$63,830$67,690$68,430$73,230$76,310$98,015$104,165
Adjustments for Features0-525-525-500-2,225-3,475-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,830$67,165$67,905$72,730$74,085$94,540$100,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740$5,565$6,920$27,375$33,225
Total Invoice$59,426$63,019$63,707$68,171$71,035$91,220$96,939
Adjustments for Features0-489-489-465-2,071-3,234-3,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,426$62,530$63,218$67,706$68,964$87,986$93,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$688$5,176$6,434$25,456$30,896

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

Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelA6E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0TE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700   $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75      
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150 $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40      
Console with shifter$150    $150$150
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250      
Rear dual-zone climate control$125      
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Regenerative braking$0      
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200      
CD player$125      
Handwriting recognition$200      
iPod integration$100      
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75      
Chronometer     $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Polished alloy wheels    $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,590$6,590$6,565$8,290$9,540$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$525$500$2,225$3,475$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-489-489-465-2,071-3,234-3,513

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

Model Year20122014
ModelA6E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in113.2 in
Length193.9 in192.1 in
Width73.8 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.1 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 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested351575%
Total Not Requested120025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300600%
Total Not Requested250-500%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194077%
Total Not Requested57523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300600%
Total Not Requested250-500%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194077%
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 - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300600%
Total Not Requested250-500%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194077%
Total Not Requested57523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested224080%
Total Not Requested57520%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300600%
Total Not Requested250-500%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%

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