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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A6 / S6 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 Year20062013
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE55S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $71,900
Base Invoice $76,074 $66,868
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Premium Package 3,650  
Lighting Package 990  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Proximity key 1,080  
Adaptive cruise control 3,110  
Comfort Seating Package   1,950
Sunshade, rear, power   550
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear side airbags   350
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Premium Package 3,395  
Lighting Package 921  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Proximity key 1,004  
Adaptive cruise control 2,892  
Comfort Seating Package   1,813
Sunshade, rear, power   511
Driver Assistance Package   2,327
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 11,355 5,825
Options (change) 10,560 5,419
Destination 775 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $95,630 $78,620
Total Invoice $89,109 $73,182

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

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 Year20062013
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE55S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$95,630$78,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,630$73,405
Total Invoice$89,109$73,182
Adjustments for Features0-4,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,109$68,328

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

Model Year20062013
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE55S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
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$3,615$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,854

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A6 / S6 features.

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

Model Year20062013
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in114.7 in
Length189.7 in193.9 in
Width71.7 in73.8 in
Height57.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.4,398 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 / S6 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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