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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: $5,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE550S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,790 $73,900
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,000
Night vision 1,780 2,500
Premium 1 Package 4,450  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Rear Seat Package 440  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Heated second row seats 625  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Cold Weather Package   500
Comfort Seating Package   1,850
Prestige Package   2,500
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,860
Night vision 1,655 2,326
Premium 1 Package 4,139  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Rear Seat Package 409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Heated second row seats 581  
Rear side airbags 391 325
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 536
Cold Weather Package   467
Comfort Seating Package   1,722
Prestige Package   2,326
Options (change) 18,745 10,275
Options (change) 17,433 9,562
Destination 875 995
Total Price $79,410 $85,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,626
Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE550S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8444hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$79,410$85,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,410$82,995

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

Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE550S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
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
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,065$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-270

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

Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in115.1 in
Length191.7 in194.4 in
Width73.0 in74.3 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.4,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.7 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%
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%
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 decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length 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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%

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