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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,940

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $36,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,127

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $34,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelE-ClassA6A6
TrimE553.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $40,820 $53,770
Base Invoice $76,074 $37,572 $49,559
Premium Package 3,650 2,500  
Lighting Package 990    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925    
Satellite radio 500    
Adaptive cruise control 3,110 2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100    
Proximity key 1,080    
Sunroof   1,450  
Bose 330W 13 speakers   0  
Technology Package   3,800 3,800
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,300 2,300
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Sunshade, rear, power   400 400
Front sport buckets   500 500
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Rear side airbags   350 350
Polished alloy wheels   1,200 900
Premium Package 3,395 2,275  
Lighting Package 921    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860    
Satellite radio 465    
Adaptive cruise control 2,892 1,911 1,911
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023    
Proximity key 1,004    
Sunroof   1,320  
Bose 330W 13 speakers   0  
Technology Package   3,458 3,458
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,093 2,093
Navigation system   1,638 1,638
Sunshade, rear, power   364 364
Front sport buckets   455 455
Upgraded leather upholstery   910  
Rear side airbags   319 319
Polished alloy wheels   1,092 819
Options (change) 11,355 17,400 12,150
Options (change) 10,560 15,835 11,057
Destination 775 720 720
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $95,630 $58,940 $66,640
Total Invoice $89,109 $54,127 $61,336

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,398
Model Year200620062006
ModelE-ClassA6A6
TrimE553.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8255hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT5CVT-7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12330, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$95,630$58,940$66,640
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,930$58,940$64,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,900
Total Invoice$89,109$54,127$61,336
Adjustments for Features-1,5840-1,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,525$54,127$59,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,552

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

Model Year200620062006
ModelE-ClassA6A6
TrimE553.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,240$2,540$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5840-1,657

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A6 features.

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

Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.9 in
Length189.7 in193.5 in
Width71.7 in73.1 in
Height57.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A6 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.2

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147582%
Total Not Requested32518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested130093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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