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

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,265

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,791

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelA6 / S6A3A3
TrimA6 3.0T Avant2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,310 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $49,579 $25,361 $28,134
Premium Plus Package 1,320 2,000 2,000
All-weather floor mats 115 120 120
Rear side airbags 350 350 350
Aluminum roof rails   500 500
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
iPod integration   -200 -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Premium Plus Package 1,228 1,860 1,860
All-weather floor mats 90 112 112
Rear side airbags 325 325 325
Aluminum roof rails   466 466
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Navigation system   1,860 1,860
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
iPod integration   -186 -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 1,785 8,120 8,120
Options (change) 1,643 7,555 7,555
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $55,970 $36,265 $39,245
Total Invoice $52,097 $33,791 $36,564

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,252
Model Year201120122012
ModelA6 / S6A3A3
TrimA6 3.0T Avant2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$55,970$36,265$39,245
Adjustments for Features-4,3550-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,615$36,265$38,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$52,097$33,791$36,564
Adjustments for Features-4,0540-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,043$33,791$35,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Audi A3

Model Year201120122012
ModelA6 / S6A3A3
TrimA6 3.0T Avant2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,805$2,450$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0540-978

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112012
ModelA6 / S6A3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.9 in101.5 in
Length194.2 in168.7 in
Width73.1 in69.5 in
Height58.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,168 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

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