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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: $79,410

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $2,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,913

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $2,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelA6 / S6E-Class
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,900 $59,790
Base Invoice $66,868 $55,605
Comfort Seating Package 1,950  
Innovation Package 5,650  
Sunshade, rear, power 550  
Cold Weather Package 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Premium 1 Package   4,450
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Rear Seat Package   440
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   660
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Night vision   1,780
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610
Sunshades, second row   380
Heated steering wheel   490
Heated second row seats   625
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800
Comfort Seating Package 1,813  
Innovation Package 5,255  
Sunshade, rear, power 511  
Cold Weather Package 419  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 669
Rear side airbags 325 391
Premium 1 Package   4,139
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Rear Seat Package   409
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   614
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Night vision   1,655
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497
Sunshades, second row   353
Heated steering wheel   456
Heated second row seats   581
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744
Options (change) 9,425 18,745
Options (change) 8,766 17,433
Destination 895 875
Total Price $82,220 $79,410
Total Invoice $76,529 $73,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,406
Model Year20132012
ModelA6 / S6E-Class
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$82,220$79,410
Adjustments for Features-1,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,920$79,410
Total Invoice$76,529$73,913
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,319$73,913

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

Model Year20132012
ModelA6 / S6E-Class
TrimS6 4.0 TFSIE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals$75 
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 thigh support length adjuster, 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
Total Value of Features$7,790$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2100

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

Model Year20132012
ModelA6 / S6E-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 Weight3,727 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 / 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 seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested325074%
Total Not Requested115026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested226587%
Total Not Requested35013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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