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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: $48,675

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,865

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelA6A63-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.24.2328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820
Premium Package 2,500   2,650 2,650 2,650
Sunroof 1,450        
Technology Package 3,800 3,800      
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0        
Front sport buckets 500 500      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400      
Heated steering wheel 200 200      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,400 2,400 2,400
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100
Sport Package     1,650 1,350  
6-speed manual     0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Cold Weather Package     1,150 1,150 1,150
Convenience Package     2,350 1,800 1,800
Premium Package 2,275   2,410 2,410 2,410
Sunroof 1,320        
Technology Package 3,458 3,458      
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0        
Front sport buckets 455 455      
Upgraded leather upholstery 910        
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364      
Heated steering wheel 182 182      
Adaptive cruise control 1,911 1,911 2,135 2,135 2,135
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910
Sport Package     1,500 1,230  
6-speed manual     0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Cold Weather Package     1,045 1,045 1,045
Convenience Package     2,140 1,640 1,640
Options (change) 11,950 7,000 13,200 12,350 11,000
Options (change) 10,875 6,370 11,960 11,190 9,960
Destination 720 720 875 875 875
Total Price $53,490 $61,490 $48,675 $55,275 $56,025
Total Invoice $49,167 $56,649 $44,865 $50,950 $51,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,077
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelA6A63-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.24.2328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$53,490$61,490$48,675$55,275$56,025
Adjustments for Features-345-2,145-1000-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,145$59,345$48,575$55,275$55,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,200$0$6,700$6,800
Total Invoice$49,167$56,649$44,865$50,950$51,655
Adjustments for Features-317-1,976-920-599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,850$54,673$44,773$50,950$51,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,823$0$6,177$6,283

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelA6A63-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.24.2328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
6-speed manual  $150$150 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$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$150
Residual heat$50$50   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100  
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,340$4,140$2,095$1,995$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$2,145$100$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-317-1,976-920-599

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011
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.3,341 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 sound250No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested265092%
Total Not Requested2258%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested65081%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested65081%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%

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