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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 3.0T   
Difference: $315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA6
TrimE350E450AMG E53AMG E63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,050 $61,550 $73,800 $107,350 $49,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760  
Rear side airbags 420 420 670 670 350
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580  
Premium 1 Package 3,700 3,700      
Special order charge 250 250      
Heated steering wheel 250 250      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350      
Sport Package   0     1,000
Wood trim     0 0  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370    
Advanced Lighting Package       1,500  
Prestige Package         6,880
Driver Assistance Package         2,500
Cold Weather Package         450
LED headlights         1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707  
Rear side airbags 391 391 623 623 325
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539  
Premium 1 Package 3,442 3,442      
Special order charge 233 233      
Heated steering wheel 233 233      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 326      
Sport Package   0     930
Wood trim     0 0  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274    
Advanced Lighting Package       1,395  
Prestige Package         6,398
Driver Assistance Package         2,327
Cold Weather Package         418
LED headlights         1,302
Options (change) 9,100 9,100 5,720 4,230 13,055
Options (change) 8,467 8,467 5,320 3,934 12,143
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $64,145 $71,645 $80,515 $112,575 $63,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A6 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,833
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA6
TrimE350E450AMG E53AMG E63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4362hp V6429hp I6 H603hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$64,145$71,645$80,515$112,575$63,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,675-5,025-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,145$69,945$76,840$107,550$62,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,800$12,695$43,405$0

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

Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassA6
TrimE350E450AMG E53AMG E63 S3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Drift mode   $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
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
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat    $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
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
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
iPod integration    $100
MP3-compatible player    $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 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
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
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
LED headlights   $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
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 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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,240$7,940$9,915$11,265$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,675$5,025$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-225-288-220-884

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

Model Year20202012
ModelE-ClassA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in114.7 in
Length193.8 in193.9 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height57.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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 Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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 Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested331570%
Total Not Requested140030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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