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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: $70,530

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $4,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,655

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $3,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE350A6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $59,500
Base Invoice $45,942 $55,337
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,550
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Rear Seat Package 440  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 660  
Night vision 1,780 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Heated second row seats 625  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Prestige Package   4,200
Comfort Seating Package   3,450
Cold Weather Package   500
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,371
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Rear Seat Package 409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 614  
Night vision 1,655 2,327
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 536
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Rear side airbags 391 325
Heated second row seats 581  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Prestige Package   3,906
Comfort Seating Package   3,209
Cold Weather Package   467
Options (change) 20,255 14,125
Options (change) 18,838 13,141
Destination 875 925
Total Price $70,530 $74,550
Total Invoice $65,655 $69,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $629
Model Year20112016
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE350A6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG25/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$70,530$74,550
Adjustments for Features0-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,530$71,200
Total Invoice$65,655$69,403
Adjustments for Features0-3,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,655$66,284

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

Model Year20112016
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE350A6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,915$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,119

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

Model Year20112016
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in114.6 in
Length191.7 in194.2 in
Width73.0 in73.8 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,950 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested150051%
Total Not Requested142549%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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