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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: $60,980

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $34,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,776

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $32,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelE-ClassA6
TrimE553.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $49,900
Base Invoice $76,074 $46,408
Premium Package 3,650  
Lighting Package 990  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Proximity key 1,080  
Adaptive cruise control 3,110  
Prestige Package   6,880
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear side airbags   350
Premium Package 3,395  
Lighting Package 921  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Proximity key 1,004  
Adaptive cruise control 2,892  
Prestige Package   6,398
Driver Assistance Package   2,327
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 11,355 10,205
Options (change) 10,560 9,493
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $95,630 $60,980
Total Invoice $89,109 $56,776

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,837
Model Year20062012
ModelE-ClassA6
TrimE553.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$95,630$60,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,630$59,365
Total Invoice$89,109$56,776
Adjustments for Features0-1,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,109$55,272

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

Model Year20062012
ModelE-ClassA6
TrimE553.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
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
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,015$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,504

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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 Year20062012
ModelE-ClassA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in114.7 in
Length189.7 in193.9 in
Width71.7 in73.8 in
Height57.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.5 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 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.1 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 seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested280059%
Total Not Requested191541%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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