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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: $63,840

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $15,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,433

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $14,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE350E550E63 AMGS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $76,100
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $70,774
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550  
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450  
Rear Seat Package 440 440    
Sport Package 0      
Lane departure warning 850 850 850  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 350
Heated second row seats 625 625    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Carbon fiber trim     2,850 400
Blind spot warning system       500
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372  
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279  
Rear Seat Package 409 409    
Sport Package 0      
Lane departure warning 791 791 791  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 325
Heated second row seats 581 581    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Carbon fiber trim     2,651 372
Blind spot warning system       466
Options (change) 12,475 11,305 10,470 1,250
Options (change) 11,602 10,514 9,739 1,163
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $63,840 $71,970 $100,245 $79,525
Total Invoice $59,433 $66,994 $93,291 $74,112

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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: $15,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,586
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE350E550E63 AMGS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14255, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$63,840$71,970$100,245$79,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-1,975-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,840$69,970$98,270$79,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,130$34,430$0
Total Invoice$59,433$66,994$93,291$74,112
Adjustments for Features0-1,862-1,838-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,433$65,132$91,453$74,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,699$32,020$0

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

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE350E550E63 AMGS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Ski sack   $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,765$6,765$6,740$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$1,975$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,862-1,838-93

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

Model Year20122011
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in111.9 in
Length191.7 in193.5 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.4,124 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
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested196575%
Total Not Requested65025%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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