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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: $56,575

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $4,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,676

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $4,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201120112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $50,200 $59,150 $76,100
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $46,686 $55,010 $70,774
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620        
Rear side airbags 420 420 670 670 350 350 350
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580      
Premium 1 Package 3,700            
Special order charge 250 250          
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Sport Package   0     1,000 1,000  
Sunshades, second row   380          
Premium 2 Package   5,900          
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370        
Carbon fiber trim     2,850 2,850     400
Front sport buckets       2,500      
Prestige Package         3,200    
Cold Weather Package         450 450  
Blind spot warning system         500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507        
Rear side airbags 391 391 623 623 325 325 325
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539      
Premium 1 Package 3,442            
Special order charge 233 233          
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Sport Package   0     930 930  
Sunshades, second row   291          
Premium 2 Package   5,487          
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274        
Carbon fiber trim     2,651 2,651     372
Front sport buckets       2,325      
Prestige Package         2,976    
Cold Weather Package         418 418  
Blind spot warning system         466 466 466
Options (change) 7,540 10,120 7,810 7,320 5,500 2,300 1,250
Options (change) 7,015 9,351 7,264 6,808 5,115 2,139 1,163
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $61,485 $70,015 $80,405 $112,715 $56,575 $62,325 $79,525
Total Invoice $57,254 $65,123 $74,847 $104,895 $52,676 $58,024 $74,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,088
Model Year2018201820182018201120112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8300hp V6350hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13255, 9255, 9255, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$61,485$70,015$80,405$112,715$56,575$62,325$79,525
Adjustments for Features-1,600-4,550-5,575-6,57500-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,885$65,465$74,830$106,140$56,575$62,325$78,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,580$14,945$46,255$0$5,750$22,325
Total Invoice$57,254$65,123$74,847$104,895$52,676$58,024$74,112
Adjustments for Features-1,490-4,232-5,190-6,11900-582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,764$60,891$69,657$98,776$52,676$58,024$73,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,127$13,893$43,012$0$5,348$20,854

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

Model Year2018201820182018201120112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Drift mode   $0   
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$150$150$150   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Ski sack      $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200     
Ionizing air filtration $50     
Residual heat    $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   
Bodyside cladding      $350
Bodyside moldings    $75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler  $200$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100   
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, remote    $200$200$200
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player    $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25   
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   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200     
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights $200     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75   
Chronometer  $100$100   
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250   
LED headlights $1000     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 $750$750   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200   
Leather door panel trim      $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals  $75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300   
Wood trim$300$300  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$7,365$10,315$11,340$12,340$5,765$5,765$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$4,550$5,575$6,575$0$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,490-4,232-5,190-6,11900-582

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

Model Year20182011
ModelE-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in111.9 in
Length193.8 in193.5 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,124 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 trunk closer350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested165055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested157538%
Total Not Requested255062%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Special exterior trim0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested222572%
Total Not Requested87528%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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