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Audi A6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,405

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $8,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,438

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $8,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelA6A6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.24.2A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $29,714 $40,596
Premium Package 2,500      
Sunroof 1,450      
Front sport buckets 500 500    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Technology Package 3,800 3,800    
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0      
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Prestige Package     9,750  
Sport Package     650  
Cargo net     155 155
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Universal garage door opener       295
Premium Package 2,275      
Sunroof 1,320      
Front sport buckets 455 455    
Upgraded leather upholstery 910      
Technology Package 3,458 3,458    
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0      
Rear side airbags 319 319 325 325
Adaptive cruise control 1,911 1,911    
Prestige Package     8,138  
Sport Package     606  
Cargo net     144 144
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Universal garage door opener       274
Options (change) 11,700 6,750 11,480 1,375
Options (change) 10,648 6,143 9,749 1,279
Destination 720 720 975 975
Total Price $53,240 $61,240 $44,405 $46,000
Total Invoice $48,940 $56,422 $40,438 $42,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,749
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelA6A6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.24.2A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13705, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,240$61,240$44,405$46,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-3,565-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,240$59,440$40,840$43,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,200$0$2,310
Total Invoice$48,940$56,422$40,438$42,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,658-3,247-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,940$54,764$37,191$40,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,824$0$3,004

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelA6A6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.24.2A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control   $150
Remote app  $25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Handwriting recognition  $200 
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150 
Media drive  $15 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,775$7,575$9,340$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$3,565$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658-3,247-2,655

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062018
ModelA6A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in103.8 in
Length193.5 in175.4 in
Width73.1 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested132574%
Total Not Requested47526%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested227534%
Total Not Requested441566%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested15030%
Total Not Requested35070%

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