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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,525

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $66,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,557

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $61,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6R8R8R8
TrimA6 3.0TS64.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,100 $75,900 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $46,593 $70,588 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Sport Package 1,500        
Prestige Package 5,100        
Carbon fiber trim   400 2,500 2,500 1,960
Navigation system     2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
iPod integration     100 0 0
Special order charge         1,200
Sport Package 1,396        
Prestige Package 4,743        
Carbon fiber trim   373 2,325 2,325 1,823
Navigation system     1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
iPod integration     93 0 0
Special order charge         1,116
Options (change) 6,600 400 5,350 3,150 3,810
Options (change) 6,139 373 4,976 2,930 3,544
Destination 825 825 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $57,525 $78,425 $123,800 $156,400 $203,960
Total Invoice $53,557 $73,086 $115,432 $145,750 $189,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,074
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6R8R8R8
TrimA6 3.0TS64.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6435hp V10430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT6T6M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)255, 9255, 9140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$57,525$78,425$123,800$156,400$203,960
Adjustments for Features-4,510-5,2850-1,790-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,015$73,140$123,800$154,610$201,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,125$0$30,810$77,310
Total Invoice$53,557$73,086$115,432$145,750$189,918
Adjustments for Features-4,199-4,9250-1,668-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,358$68,161$115,432$144,082$187,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,803$0$28,650$71,832

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6R8R8R8
TrimA6 3.0TS64.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40 
Rear seat pass-through $100   
Ski sack $50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350   
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player  $125$125$125
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250 
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim $250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,980$9,755$4,470$6,260$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,510$5,285$0$1,790$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,199-4,9250-1,668-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092012
ModelA6 / S6R8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.9 in104.3 in
Length193.5 in174.5 in
Width73.0 in75.0 in
Height57.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,124 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested150041%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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