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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: $38,125

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,265

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA6A61-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T3.0T128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,700 $49,900 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $38,782 $46,408 $27,295 $33,640
Premium Plus Package 4,220      
Cold Weather Package 650     600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Prestige Package   6,880    
Premium Package     2,650 1,950
Convenience Package     1,650  
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Heated front seats     500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Obstacle detection, rear       350
Proximity key       500
Heated steering wheel       190
Premium Plus Package 3,924      
Cold Weather Package 605     545
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500
Prestige Package   6,398    
Premium Package     2,410 1,775
Convenience Package     1,500  
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Heated front seats     455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Obstacle detection, rear       320
Proximity key       455
Heated steering wheel       175
Options (change) 5,345 7,355 7,800 6,590
Options (change) 4,972 6,841 7,095 6,000
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $47,920 $58,130 $38,125 $43,815
Total Invoice $44,629 $54,124 $35,265 $40,515

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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: $7,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,269
Model Year2012201220112011
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, 14180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$47,920$58,130$38,125$43,815
Adjustments for Features-2,250-5,1750-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,670$52,955$38,125$43,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,285$0$5,240
Total Invoice$44,629$54,124$35,265$40,515
Adjustments for Features-2,095-4,8180-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,534$49,306$35,265$40,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,772$0$4,834

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2012201220112011
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
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  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats$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$4,265$7,190$2,015$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$5,175$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,095-4,8180-416

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122011
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, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
245/45HR18 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested166555%
Total Not Requested137545%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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
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, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested211545%
Total Not Requested260055%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested315591%
Total Not Requested3009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested195587%
Total Not Requested30013%

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