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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: $78,620

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $17,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,182

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $15,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelA6 / S6E-Class
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,900 $81,800
Base Invoice $66,868 $76,074
Comfort Seating Package 1,950  
Sunshade, rear, power 550  
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
Comfort Seating Package 1,813  
Sunshade, rear, power 511  
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) 5,825 11,355
Options (change) 5,419 10,560
Destination 895 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $78,620 $95,630
Total Invoice $73,182 $89,109

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,781
Model Year20132006
ModelA6 / S6E-Class
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$78,620$95,630
Adjustments for Features-5,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,405$95,630
Total Invoice$73,182$89,109
Adjustments for Features-4,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,328$89,109

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

Model Year20132006
ModelA6 / S6E-Class
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,830$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8540

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

Model Year20132006
ModelA6 / S6E-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 Weight4,398 lb.3,990 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 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
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-dash200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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