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Audi A6 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,730

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $26,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,261

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $24,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA6A8
Trim3.0TA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $78,750
Base Invoice $46,408 $73,237
Prestige Package 6,880  
Innovation Package 5,800  
Cold Weather Package 450 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Convenience Package   2,900
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Night vision   2,300
LED headlights   1,600
Prestige Package 6,398  
Innovation Package 5,394  
Cold Weather Package 418 744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Rear side airbags 325  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Convenience Package   2,698
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Night vision   2,139
LED headlights   1,488
Options (change) 13,955 11,550
Options (change) 12,978 10,742
Destination 875 875
Total Price $64,730 $91,175
Total Invoice $60,261 $84,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,359
Model Year20122012
ModelA6A8
Trim3.0TA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$64,730$91,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,730$88,775
Total Invoice$60,261$84,854
Adjustments for Features0-2,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,261$82,620

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122012
ModelA6A8
Trim3.0TA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,965$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,234

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122012
ModelA6A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in117.8 in
Length193.9 in202.2 in
Width73.8 in76.7 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
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 lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
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 mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested314067%
Total Not Requested157533%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested365089%
Total Not Requested45011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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