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2012 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,430

2012 Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,194

2012 Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelA6A6
Trim3.0T4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $53,770
Base Invoice $46,408 $49,559
Prestige Package 6,880  
Cold Weather Package 450 400
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350 350
Technology Package   3,800
Navigation system   1,800
Heated steering wheel   200
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package 6,398  
Cold Weather Package 418 364
Driver Assistance Package 2,327  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Rear side airbags 325 319
Technology Package   3,458
Navigation system   1,638
Heated steering wheel   182
Adaptive cruise control   1,911
Options (change) 10,655 8,650
Options (change) 9,911 7,872
Destination 875 720
Total Price $61,430 $63,140
Total Invoice $57,194 $58,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,997
Model Year20122006
ModelA6A6
Trim3.0T4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-17
Total Price$61,430$63,140
Adjustments for Features-3,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,165$63,140
Total Invoice$57,194$58,151
Adjustments for Features-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,154$58,151

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Features Comparison: 2012 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Audi A6

Model Year20122006
ModelA6A6
Trim3.0T4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,065$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0400

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Audi A6 features.

Specifications Comparison: 2012 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Audi A6

Model Year20122006
ModelA6A6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in111.9 in
Length193.9 in193.5 in
Width73.8 in73.1 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Audi A6 specs.

Option Package Details
2012 Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested255054%
Total Not Requested216546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested140097%

Option Package Details
2006 Audi A6 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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