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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,830

Audi A6 4.2   
Difference: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,779

Audi A6 4.2   
Difference: $2,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelE-ClassA6
TrimE3004.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $53,770
Base Invoice $48,500 $49,559
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 690
Heated second row seats 620  
Premium 1 Package 3,950  
Special order charge 250  
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0  
AWD 2,500  
Cold Weather Package   400
Technology Package   3,800
Navigation system   1,800
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767 2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Rear side airbags 391 319
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 628
Heated second row seats 577  
Premium 1 Package 3,674  
Special order charge 233  
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0  
AWD 2,325  
Cold Weather Package   364
Technology Package   3,458
Navigation system   1,638
Options (change) 12,570 9,340
Options (change) 11,693 8,500
Destination 925 720
Total Price $65,645 $63,830
Total Invoice $61,118 $58,779

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,911
Model Year20172006
ModelE-ClassA6
TrimE3004.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4335hp V8
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-17
Total Price$65,645$63,830
Adjustments for Features-4,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,080$63,830
Total Invoice$61,118$58,779
Adjustments for Features-4,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,868$58,779

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

Model Year20172006
ModelE-ClassA6
TrimE3004.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,930$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2500

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

Model Year20172006
ModelE-ClassA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in111.9 in
Length193.8 in193.5 in
Width73.7 in73.1 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,792 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115036%
Total Not Requested205064%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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