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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: $59,285

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $7,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,146

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $6,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimE350E550A6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $42,950 $56,300 $72,350
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $39,943 $52,361 $67,285
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450      
Rear Seat Package 440 440      
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450      
Sport Package 0        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear side airbags 420 420 350 350 350
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 690 690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Heated second row seats 625 625     225
Sunshades, second row 380 380      
Premium Package     3,550    
Technology Package     4,100 3,450 3,350
Cold Weather Package     600 600  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000    
Sunshade, rear, power     400 400  
245/40YR18     1,180 1,180  
iPod integration     290 290 290
Sport suspension (upgrade)     500 500  
Lane departure warning     900 900 900
Adaptive cruise control     2,000 2,000 2,000
Warm Weather Package         1,190
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139      
Rear Seat Package 409 409      
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279      
Sport Package 0        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Rear side airbags 391 391 325 325 325
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 641 641  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Heated second row seats 581 581     209
Sunshades, second row 353 353      
Premium Package     3,302    
Technology Package     3,813 3,208 3,115
Cold Weather Package     557 557  
Upgraded leather upholstery     930    
Sunshade, rear, power     373 373  
245/40YR18     1,098 1,098  
iPod integration     225 225 225
Sport suspension (upgrade)     466 466  
Lane departure warning     838 838 838
Adaptive cruise control     1,860 1,860 1,860
Warm Weather Package         1,106
Options (change) 15,165 13,995 15,560 10,360 8,305
Options (change) 14,104 13,016 14,428 9,591 7,678
Destination 875 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $66,530 $74,660 $59,285 $67,435 $82,730
Total Invoice $61,935 $69,496 $55,146 $62,727 $77,038

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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: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,485
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimE350E550A6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8255hp V6350hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT7T7CVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14330, 13330, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$66,530$74,660$59,285$67,435$82,730
Adjustments for Features-2,475-4,4750-1,700-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,055$70,185$59,285$65,735$80,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,130$0$6,450$21,620
Total Invoice$61,935$69,496$55,146$62,727$77,038
Adjustments for Features-2,304-4,1650-1,581-1,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,631$65,331$55,146$61,146$75,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$0$6,000$20,193

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

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimE350E550A6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
FWD  $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250   
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention$150$150   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Solar panel    $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Total Value of Features$6,205$8,205$3,730$5,430$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$4,475$0$1,700$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,304-4,1650-1,581-1,699

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

Model Year20122008
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
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 E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested187581%
Total Not Requested44019%
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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested187572%
Total Not Requested74028%
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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40YR18 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 330W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested232583%
Total Not Requested47517%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40YR18 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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 camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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