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Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,965

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $10,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,340

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $9,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelA6A63-Series3-Series
Trim3.24.2325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $28,300 $33,485
Premium Package 2,500   2,900 2,200
Technology Package 3,800 3,800    
Sunroof 1,450      
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0      
Front sport buckets 500 500    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 575 575
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Heated front seats     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio     595 595
Sport Package (AWD)       900
Premium Package 2,275   2,640 2,000
Technology Package 3,458 3,458    
Sunroof 1,320      
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0      
Front sport buckets 455 455    
Upgraded leather upholstery 910      
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364 525 525
Adaptive cruise control 1,911 1,911 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Navigation system     1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Heated front seats     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio     540 540
Sport Package (AWD)       820
Options (change) 11,750 6,800 11,370 10,770
Options (change) 10,693 6,188 10,345 9,795
Destination 720 720 695 695
Total Price $53,290 $61,290 $42,965 $48,065
Total Invoice $48,985 $56,467 $39,340 $43,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,763
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelA6A63-Series3-Series
Trim3.24.2325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$53,290$61,290$42,965$48,065
Adjustments for Features-960-2,7600-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,330$58,530$42,965$47,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,200$0$4,550
Total Invoice$48,985$56,467$39,340$43,975
Adjustments for Features-882-2,5430-503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,103$53,924$39,340$43,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,821$0$4,132

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelA6A63-Series3-Series
Trim3.24.2325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Total Value of Features$2,290$4,090$1,330$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$2,760$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-882-2,5430-503

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelA63-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in108.7 in
Length193.5 in178.2 in
Width73.1 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested65081%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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