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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,830

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $12,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,338

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $11,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3A6
TrimS33.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $49,900
Base Invoice $39,527 $46,408
Prestige Package 6,150 6,880
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 475
Cargo net 150  
All-weather floor mats 180 140
Rear side airbags 350 350
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Sport Package   1,000
LED headlights   1,400
Prestige Package 5,718 6,398
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 443
Cargo net 139  
All-weather floor mats 168 131
Rear side airbags 325 325
Driver Assistance Package   2,327
Sport Package   930
LED headlights   1,302
Options (change) 7,405 12,745
Options (change) 6,886 11,856
Destination 925 875
Total Price $50,830 $63,520
Total Invoice $47,338 $59,139

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,322
Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3A6
TrimS33.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$50,830$63,520
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,830$63,005
Total Invoice$47,338$59,139
Adjustments for Features0-479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,338$58,660

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A6

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3A6
TrimS33.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,050$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-479

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A6

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3A6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in114.7 in
Length175.4 in193.9 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height55.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested350082%
Total Not Requested75018%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested290062%
Total Not Requested181538%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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