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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: $56,430

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $16,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,843

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $16,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelE-ClassA6A6
TrimE5503.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,790 $40,820 $53,770
Base Invoice $55,605 $37,572 $49,559
Rear Seat Package 440    
Premium 1 Package 4,450    
Premium 2 Package 2,450    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610 2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Rear side airbags 420 350 350
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 690 690
Heated second row seats 625    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Sunshades, second row 380    
Cold Weather Package   400 400
Sunroof   1,450  
Premium Package   2,500  
Bose 330W 13 speakers   0  
Technology Package   3,800 3,800
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Sunshade, rear, power   400 400
Polished alloy wheels   1,200 900
Rear Seat Package 409    
Premium 1 Package 4,139    
Premium 2 Package 2,279    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497 2,093 2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Rear side airbags 391 319 319
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 628 628
Heated second row seats 581    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Sunshades, second row 353    
Cold Weather Package   364 364
Sunroof   1,320  
Premium Package   2,275  
Bose 330W 13 speakers   0  
Technology Package   3,458 3,458
Navigation system   1,638 1,638
Sunshade, rear, power   364 364
Polished alloy wheels   1,092 819
Options (change) 12,655 14,890 10,640
Options (change) 11,769 13,551 9,683
Destination 875 720 720
Total Price $73,320 $56,430 $65,130
Total Invoice $68,249 $51,843 $59,962

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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: $12,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,296
Model Year201220062006
ModelE-ClassA6A6
TrimE5503.24.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8255hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14330, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$73,320$56,430$65,130
Adjustments for Features-4,4150-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,905$56,430$63,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,900
Total Invoice$68,249$51,843$59,962
Adjustments for Features-4,1100-1,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,139$51,843$58,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,462

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

Model Year201220062006
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
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Ski sack $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,455$2,040$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1100-1,657

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

Model Year20122006
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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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-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested157560%
Total Not Requested104040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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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