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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,000

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $19,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,731

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $18,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelA6 / S6A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS6RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,350 $54,900
Base Invoice $67,285 $51,058
Technology Package 3,350 3,200
Rear side airbags 350 350
Carbon fiber trim 400 600
Lane departure warning 900  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
iPod integration 290  
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Technology Package 3,115 2,976
Rear side airbags 325 326
Carbon fiber trim 373 558
Lane departure warning 838  
Adaptive cruise control 1,860  
iPod integration 225  
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 7,290 6,125
Options (change) 6,736 5,698
Destination 775 975
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $81,715 $62,000
Total Invoice $76,096 $57,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,657
Model Year20082018
ModelA6 / S6A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS6RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine435hp V10400hp I5
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$81,715$62,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,715$58,465
Total Invoice$76,096$57,731
Adjustments for Features0-3,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,096$54,439

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082018
ModelA6 / S6A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS6RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,230$11,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,292

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082018
ModelA6 / S6A3 / 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 Weight4,486 lb.3,593 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 / S6 S6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested141560%

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