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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: $56,580

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $12,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,979

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $12,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelE-ClassA6A6
TrimE5503.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,300 $40,820 $53,770
Base Invoice $52,359 $37,572 $49,559
Rear Seat Package 430    
Premium 1 Package 4,400    
Premium 2 Package 2,400    
Driver Assistance Package 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 580 690 690
Obstacle detection, rear 950    
Premium Package   2,500  
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
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Sunshade, rear, power   400 400
Rear Seat Package 400    
Premium 1 Package 4,092    
Premium 2 Package 2,232    
Driver Assistance Package 2,697    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 539 628 628
Obstacle detection, rear 884    
Premium Package   2,275  
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
Adaptive cruise control   1,911 1,911
Sunshade, rear, power   364 364
Options (change) 12,380 15,040 11,090
Options (change) 11,513 13,687 10,092
Destination 875 720 720
Total Price $69,555 $56,580 $65,580
Total Invoice $64,747 $51,979 $60,371

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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: $9,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,263
Model Year201020062006
ModelE-ClassA6A6
TrimE5503.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8255hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14330, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17225/55-16245/45-17
Total Price$69,555$56,580$65,580
Adjustments for Features-3,7650-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,790$56,580$63,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,200
Total Invoice$64,747$51,979$60,371
Adjustments for Features-3,5050-1,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,242$51,979$58,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,735

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

Model Year201020062006
ModelE-ClassA6A6
TrimE5503.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,480$2,715$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5050-1,657

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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 Year20102006
ModelE-ClassA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in111.9 in
Length191.7 in193.5 in
Width73.0 in73.1 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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 E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157560%
Total Not Requested104040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested167593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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