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Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,820

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,975

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S63-Series3-Series
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,950 $56,300 $72,350 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $39,943 $52,361 $67,285 $32,290 $39,190
Premium Package 3,550     3,600 1,900
Cold Weather Package 600 600   1,350 1,350
Technology Package 4,100 3,450 3,350 2,550 2,550
S Line Package 2,000 1,000      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500      
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400   575 575
iPod integration 290 290 290    
Warm Weather Package     1,190    
Heated second row seats     225    
Sport Line       2,500 1,700
Steering-linked headlights       900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Rearview camera       400 400
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Premium Package 3,302     3,275 1,730
Cold Weather Package 557 557   1,230 1,230
Technology Package 3,813 3,208 3,115 2,320 2,320
S Line Package 1,860 930      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 466 466      
Sunshade, rear, power 373 373   525 525
iPod integration 225 225 225    
Warm Weather Package     1,106    
Heated second row seats     209    
Sport Line       2,275 1,545
Steering-linked headlights       820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Rearview camera       365 365
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 11,440 6,240 5,055 14,025 10,625
Options (change) 10,596 5,759 4,655 12,790 9,695
Destination 775 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $55,165 $63,315 $79,480 $49,820 $53,920
Total Invoice $51,314 $58,895 $74,015 $45,975 $49,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,502
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S63-Series3-Series
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6350hp V8435hp V10240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13330, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$55,165$63,315$79,480$49,820$53,920
Adjustments for Features-900-2,600-3,07500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,265$60,715$76,405$49,820$53,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,450$22,140$0$4,100
Total Invoice$51,314$58,895$74,015$45,975$49,780
Adjustments for Features-837-2,418-2,86400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,477$56,477$71,151$45,975$49,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$20,674$0$3,805

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S63-Series3-Series
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6328i335i
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$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Solar panel  $300  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,655$5,355$5,830$2,755$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$2,600$3,075$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-837-2,418-2,86400

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelA6 / S63-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.3,407 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 / S6 A6 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 330W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Total Requested215077%
Total Not Requested65023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested165094%
Total Not Requested1006%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Solar panel300No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested370097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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