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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: $68,645

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $2,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,910

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $1,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelA6 / S6E-Class
TrimA6 3.0 TDIE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,500 $50,490
Base Invoice $53,477 $46,956
Prestige Package 2,800  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,950
Innovation Package 2,800  
Sunshade, rear, power 500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Rear Seat Package   440
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Night vision   1,780
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Sunshades, second row   380
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Heated steering wheel   490
Heated second row seats   625
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,200
Prestige Package 2,604  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744
Innovation Package 2,604  
Sunshade, rear, power 467  
Cold Weather Package 467  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 669
Rear side airbags 325 391
Rear Seat Package   409
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Night vision   1,655
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Sunshades, second row   353
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Heated steering wheel   456
Heated second row seats   581
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,116
Options (change) 10,250 19,295
Options (change) 9,538 17,945
Destination 895 875
Total Price $68,645 $70,660
Total Invoice $63,910 $65,776

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,286
Model Year20142012
ModelA6 / S6E-Class
TrimA6 3.0 TDIE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/38 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-17
Total Price$68,645$70,660
Adjustments for Features-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,120$70,660
Total Invoice$63,910$65,776
Adjustments for Features-1,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,490$65,776

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

Model Year20142012
ModelA6 / S6E-Class
TrimA6 3.0 TDIE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,165$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4200

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

Model Year20142012
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 Weight4,178 lb.4,059 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 A6 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%
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 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%
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, 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 Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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