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Audi A6 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,520

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,500

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA6A61-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T3.0T128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,700 $49,900 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $38,782 $46,408 $26,490 $32,290
Premium Plus Package 4,220      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Prestige Package   6,880    
Premium Package     3,700 3,400
Cold Weather Package     750 600
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights     800  
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
HD radio     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Premium Plus Package 3,924      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500
Prestige Package   6,398    
Premium Package     3,365 3,095
Cold Weather Package     685 545
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights     730  
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
HD radio     315 315
iPod integration     365 365
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 4,695 7,355 10,095 8,845
Options (change) 4,367 6,841 9,185 8,045
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $47,270 $58,130 $39,520 $44,570
Total Invoice $44,024 $54,124 $36,500 $41,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,997
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA6A61-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T3.0T128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4310hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$47,270$58,130$39,520$44,570
Adjustments for Features-1,640-5,0650-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,630$53,065$39,520$44,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,435$0$4,850
Total Invoice$44,024$54,124$36,500$41,160
Adjustments for Features-1,527-4,7160-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,497$49,408$36,500$40,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,911$0$4,475

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA6A61-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T3.0T128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,805$7,230$2,165$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$5,065$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,527-4,7160-185

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelA61-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.7 in104.7 in
Length193.9 in171.7 in
Width73.8 in68.8 in
Height57.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
245/45HR18 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested165054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250No
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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested210045%
Total Not Requested261555%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested313093%
Total Not Requested2507%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested283092%
Total Not Requested2508%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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