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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: $68,645

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $2,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,910

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $1,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE350A6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $57,500
Base Invoice $46,956 $53,477
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Night vision 1,780  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,800
Rear Seat Package 440  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,200  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Heated second row seats 625  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 500
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Innovation Package   2,800
Prestige Package   2,800
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Night vision 1,655  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,604
Rear Seat Package 409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,116  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Heated second row seats 581  
Rear side airbags 391 325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 467
Sunshade, rear, power   467
Innovation Package   2,604
Prestige Package   2,604
Cold Weather Package   467
Options (change) 19,295 10,250
Options (change) 17,945 9,538
Destination 875 895
Total Price $70,660 $68,645
Total Invoice $65,776 $63,910

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,286
Model Year20122014
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE350A6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/32 MPG24/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$70,660$68,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,660$67,120
Total Invoice$65,776$63,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,776$62,490

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

Model Year20122014
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 
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 
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 
Body kit $0
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,640$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,420

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

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,059 lb.4,178 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
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 A6 3.0 TDI

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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