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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: $45,370

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $7,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelA6A6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.24.2A3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $33,300 $36,500 $43,000
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 350 350 350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100      
Prestige Package     9,750 9,750  
Sport Package     650 650  
Cargo net     155 155 155
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
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 319 319 325 325 325
Adaptive cruise control 1,911 1,911      
Prestige Package     8,138 8,138  
Sport Package     606 606  
Cargo net     144 144 144
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Universal garage door opener         274
Options (change) 11,700 6,750 11,480 11,480 1,375
Options (change) 10,648 6,143 9,749 9,749 1,279
Destination 720 720 995 995 995
Total Price $53,240 $61,240 $45,775 $48,975 $45,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,809
Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelA6A6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.24.2A3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13705, 14705, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,240$61,240$45,775$48,975$45,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-3,565-5,265-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,240$59,440$42,210$43,710$42,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,200$0$1,500$310

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

Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelA6A6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.24.2A3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200
FWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control    $150
Remote app  $25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$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$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200 
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150 
Media drive  $15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$50
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,775$7,575$9,340$11,040$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$3,565$5,265$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658-837-1,155-143

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

Model Year20062020
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 40

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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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