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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: $43,550

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $19,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,572

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $18,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelA6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0TA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $46,408 $29,016 $39,898
Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Prestige Package 6,880 8,950 5,500
Sport Package 1,000 650  
LED headlights 1,400    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350
All-weather floor mats 140 180 180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575 575
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Cargo net   150 150
Driver Assistance Package 2,327    
Prestige Package 6,398 8,325 5,116
Sport Package 930 606  
LED headlights 1,302    
Rear side airbags 325 325 325
All-weather floor mats 131 168 168
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 536 536
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Cargo net   139 139
Options (change) 12,745 11,400 7,050
Options (change) 11,856 10,606 6,558
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $63,520 $43,550 $50,900
Total Invoice $59,139 $40,572 $47,406

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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: $17,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,658
Model Year201220172017
ModelA6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0TA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,520$43,550$50,900
Adjustments for Features-2,0500-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,470$43,550$48,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800
Total Invoice$59,139$40,572$47,406
Adjustments for Features-1,9090-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,230$40,572$45,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,459

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

Model Year201220172017
ModelA6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0TA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Wood trim$300  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,600$4,550$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9090-2,375

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

Model Year20122017
ModelA6A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in103.8 in
Length193.9 in175.4 in
Width73.8 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested291562%
Total Not Requested180038%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, 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 recognition200Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested456567%
Total Not Requested222533%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested256557%
Total Not Requested192543%

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