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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: $75,135

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $11,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE300AMG E43S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $72,400 $73,900
Premium 3 Package 11,250 7,300  
designo Edition 4,900    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,300 1,300 1,250
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450  
Heated steering wheel 250    
Heated second row seats 620 620  
Special order charge 250    
Rear side airbags 420 420 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
Sunshades, second row   380  
Cold Weather Package     500
Driver Assistance Package     2,000
Comfort Seating Package     1,850
Prestige Package     2,500
Synthetic suede headliner     3,000
Premium 3 Package 10,463 6,789  
designo Edition 4,557    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,209 1,209 1,164
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419  
Heated steering wheel 233    
Heated second row seats 577 577  
Special order charge 233    
Rear side airbags 391 391 325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 536
Sunshades, second row   353  
Cold Weather Package     467
Driver Assistance Package     1,860
Comfort Seating Package     1,722
Prestige Package     2,326
Synthetic suede headliner     2,790
Options (change) 22,060 11,190 12,025
Options (change) 20,519 10,408 11,190
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $75,135 $84,515 $86,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,712
Model Year201720172020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE300AMG E43S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4396hp V6444hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T9T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/40-19255/40-20
Total Price$75,135$84,515$86,920
Adjustments for Features-1,125-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,010$81,840$86,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,830$0

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

Model Year201720172020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6
TrimE300AMG E43S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000 
Automated lane change$300$300 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Active safety seat bolsters$0$0 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,790$10,340$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,047-2,4900

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

Model Year20172020
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in115.1 in
Length193.8 in194.4 in
Width73.7 in74.3 in
Height57.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.4,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Power decklid350Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested522566%
Total Not Requested275034%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested180064%
Total Not Requested100036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested307564%
Total Not Requested170036%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested145091%
Total Not Requested1509%

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