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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: $57,715

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $21,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,744

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $19,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelA6 / S6A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS6RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $70,588 $50,686
Cargo mat 125 115
All-weather floor mats 115 180
Rear side airbags 350 350
Carbon fiber trim 400 600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
Universal garage door opener   295
Cargo mat 100 107
All-weather floor mats 90 168
Rear side airbags 325 326
Carbon fiber trim 373 558
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 990 2,265
Options (change) 888 2,108
Destination 825 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $79,015 $57,715
Total Invoice $73,601 $53,744

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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: $21,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,323
Model Year20092017
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)255, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$79,015$57,715
Adjustments for Features0-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,015$57,215
Total Invoice$73,601$53,744
Adjustments for Features0-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,601$53,278

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

Model Year20092017
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$8,850$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466

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

Model Year20092017
ModelA6 / S6A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in103.8 in
Length193.5 in175.4 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,519 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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