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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: $50,860

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,955

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $1,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelA6A63-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.24.2328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205
Premium Package 2,500          
Sunroof 1,450          
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0          
Technology Package 3,800 3,800        
Cold Weather Package 400 400        
Front sport buckets 500 500        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000          
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 575 575 575 575
Heated steering wheel 200 200 190 190 190 190
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100        
Shadow Sport Design     600 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750 750
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Navigation system     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Heated second row seats     350 350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium Package 2,275          
Sunroof 1,320          
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0          
Technology Package 3,458 3,458        
Cold Weather Package 364 364        
Front sport buckets 455 455        
Upgraded leather upholstery 910          
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364 530 530 530 530
Heated steering wheel 182 182 175 175 175 175
Adaptive cruise control 1,911 1,911        
Shadow Sport Design     550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 690 690
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Navigation system     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460
Heated second row seats     320 320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Options (change) 12,350 7,400 9,615 9,615 9,615 7,265
Options (change) 11,239 6,734 8,845 8,845 8,845 6,685
Destination 720 720 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $53,890 $61,890 $52,360 $50,860 $52,209 $57,210
Total Invoice $49,531 $57,013 $49,950 $47,955 $48,929 $53,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,982
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelA6A63-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.24.2328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$53,890$61,890$52,360$50,860$52,209$57,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-2,515-1,265-2,540-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,890$60,090$49,845$49,595$49,669$54,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,200$250$0$74$4,950
Total Invoice$49,531$57,013$49,950$47,955$48,929$53,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,658-2,399-1,193-2,380-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,531$55,355$47,551$46,762$46,549$51,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,824$1,002$213$0$4,826

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelA6A63-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.24.2328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual   $150  
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
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$150$150
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0 
8 kWh battery pack    $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,665$5,465$6,180$4,930$6,205$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$2,515$1,265$2,540$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658-2,399-1,193-2,380-2,510

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelA63-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in110.6 in
Length193.5 in182.5 in
Width73.1 in71.3 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 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 headlights150No
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 mirror75No
Total Requested152585%
Total Not Requested27515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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