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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: $79,410

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $2,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,913

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $2,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE550S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,790 $71,900
Base Invoice $55,605 $66,868
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660  
Premium 1 Package 4,450  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Night vision 1,780  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Rear Seat Package 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Heated second row seats 625  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Comfort Seating Package   1,950
Innovation Package   5,650
Sunshade, rear, power   550
Cold Weather Package   450
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614  
Premium 1 Package 4,139  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Night vision 1,655  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Rear Seat Package 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Heated second row seats 581  
Rear side airbags 391 325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 443
Comfort Seating Package   1,813
Innovation Package   5,255
Sunshade, rear, power   511
Cold Weather Package   419
Options (change) 18,745 9,425
Options (change) 17,433 8,766
Destination 875 895
Total Price $79,410 $82,220
Total Invoice $73,913 $76,529

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,406
Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE550S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$79,410$82,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,410$80,920
Total Invoice$73,913$76,529
Adjustments for Features0-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,913$75,319

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

Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE550S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer$350 
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
Rearview camera$200 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot$25 
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,490$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,210

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

Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in114.7 in
Length191.7 in193.9 in
Width73.0 in73.8 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,727 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 E550

Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested226587%
Total Not Requested35013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested325074%
Total Not Requested115026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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