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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: $57,785

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $5,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,751

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2   
Difference: $5,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016200820082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 SA6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,650 $53,100 $63,100 $101,700 $42,950 $56,300 $72,350
Base Invoice $48,965 $49,383 $58,683 $94,581 $39,943 $52,361 $67,285
Premium 1 Package 4,180 4,180          
Sport Package 0 0          
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720        
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350 350 350
Special order charge 250 250 250 250      
Laminated front side windows 300 300 300 300 900 900 900
Lane departure warning 875 875   875 900 900 900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590   690 690  
Heated second row seats 625 625 625 625     225
Premium Package         3,550    
Technology Package         4,100 3,450 3,350
Cold Weather Package         600 600  
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000    
245/40YR18         1,180 1,180  
iPod integration         290 290 290
Sport suspension (upgrade)         500 500  
Premium 1 Package 3,887 3,887          
Sport Package 0 0          
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670        
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 325 325 325
Special order charge 233 233 233 233      
Laminated front side windows 279 279 279 279 838 838 838
Lane departure warning 814 814   814 838 838 838
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549   641 641  
Heated second row seats 581 581 581 581     209
Premium Package         3,302    
Technology Package         3,813 3,208 3,115
Cold Weather Package         557 557  
Upgraded leather upholstery         930    
245/40YR18         1,098 1,098  
iPod integration         225 225 225
Sport suspension (upgrade)         466 466  
Options (change) 9,580 9,580 2,905 2,470 14,060 8,860 6,015
Options (change) 8,911 8,911 2,703 2,298 13,033 8,196 5,550
Destination 925 925 925 925 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $63,155 $63,605 $66,930 $105,095 $57,785 $65,935 $80,440
Total Invoice $58,801 $59,219 $62,311 $97,804 $53,751 $61,332 $74,910

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,049
Model Year2016201620162016200820082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 SA6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6577hp V8255hp V6350hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14330, 13330, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$63,155$63,605$66,930$105,095$57,785$65,935$80,440
Adjustments for Features-1,075-1,075-1,700-8,7000-1,700-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,080$62,530$65,230$96,395$57,785$64,235$78,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$3,150$34,315$0$6,450$21,130
Total Invoice$58,801$59,219$62,311$97,804$53,751$61,332$74,910
Adjustments for Features-1,001-1,001-1,583-8,0960-1,581-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,800$58,218$60,728$89,708$53,751$59,751$73,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$418$2,928$31,908$0$6,000$19,739

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

Model Year2016201620162016200820082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 SA6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700 $1700$1700
FWD    $0  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100   
Power trunk closer   $350   
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system   $500   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200   
Full-size spare tire    $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat$150      
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40$40
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150    
Ski sack    $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter   $0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0   
Bodyside cladding      $350
Bodyside moldings    $75$75 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler   $200   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, remote    $200$200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights   $200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100   
Cornering lights   $50   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150   
LED headlights   $1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750    
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Massage, driver seat   $100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100    
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0   
Polished alloy wheels  $350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$5,705$5,705$6,330$13,330$4,630$6,330$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$1,075$1,700$8,700$0$1,700$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,001-1,001-1,583-8,0960-1,581-1,420

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

Model Year20162008
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in111.9 in
Length192.1 in193.5 in
Width73.0 in73.1 in
Height57.1 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 Volume16.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested200069%
Total Not Requested91531%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested200069%
Total Not Requested91531%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

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%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested237585%
Total Not Requested42515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
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%
245/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40YR18 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%

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