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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: $56,915

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $41,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,942

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $38,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimE63 AMGA6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,700 $42,950 $56,300 $72,350
Base Invoice $81,561 $39,943 $52,361 $67,285
Premium II Package 1,930      
Premium I Package 2,100      
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,000 2,000 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140      
Sunshades, second row 360      
Premium Package   3,550    
Technology Package   4,100 3,450 3,350
S Line Package   2,000 1,000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power   400 400  
iPod integration   290 290 290
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Warm Weather Package       1,190
Premium II Package 1,795      
Premium I Package 1,953      
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 1,860 1,860 1,860
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060      
Sunshades, second row 335      
Premium Package   3,302    
Technology Package   3,813 3,208 3,115
S Line Package   1,860 930  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   466 466  
Sunshade, rear, power   373 373  
iPod integration   225 225 225
Rear side airbags   325 325 325
Warm Weather Package       1,106
Options (change) 7,760 13,190 7,990 7,180
Options (change) 7,217 12,224 7,387 6,631
Destination 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 1,300
Total Price $98,435 $56,915 $65,065 $81,605
Total Invoice $91,753 $52,942 $60,523 $75,991

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,516
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimE63 AMGA6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8255hp V6350hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT7CVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12330, 13330, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$98,435$56,915$65,065$81,605
Adjustments for Features-3,5350-1,700-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,900$56,915$63,365$79,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,450$22,265
Total Invoice$91,753$52,942$60,523$75,991
Adjustments for Features-3,2950-1,581-2,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,458$52,942$58,942$73,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,000$20,791

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

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimE63 AMGA6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Ski sack   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Solar panel   $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
HD radio$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
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 support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$6,690$3,155$4,855$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$0$1,700$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2950-1,581-2,258

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

Model Year20092008
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.9 in
Length191.0 in193.5 in
Width71.7 in73.1 in
Height58.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,741 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested102573%
Total Not Requested37527%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 330W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested227581%
Total Not Requested52519%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Solar panel300No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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