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Audi A6 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,870

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $24,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelA6A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim3.0TA8 L 55A8 L 60
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,900 $86,500 $98,900
Prestige Package 6,880    
Innovation Package 5,800    
Cold Weather Package 450    
All-weather floor mats 140 225 225
Rear side airbags 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Executive Package   2,000  
Prestige Package 6,398    
Innovation Package 5,394    
Cold Weather Package 418    
All-weather floor mats 131 209 209
Rear side airbags 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Executive Package   1,860  
Options (change) 14,095 2,225 225
Options (change) 13,109 2,069 209
Destination 875 1,045 1,045
Total Price $64,870 $89,770 $100,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A6 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,183
Model Year201220212021
ModelA6A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim3.0TA8 L 55A8 L 60
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine310hp V6335hp V6 H453hp V8 H
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$64,870$89,770$100,170
Adjustments for Features0-4,640-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,870$85,130$96,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,450

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201220212021
ModelA6A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim3.0TA8 L 55A8 L 60
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Night vision$1750  
Pedestrian detection, night$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Ski sack $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,250$12,890$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,640$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-45

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122021
ModelA6A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in123.2 in
Length193.9 in208.7 in
Width73.8 in76.6 in
Height57.8 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in44.3 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
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
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested366578%
Total Not Requested105022%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
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 only100Yes
Total Requested230056%
Total Not Requested180044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 55

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested205048%
Total Not Requested225052%

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