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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: $50,125

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,265

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201320132013
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S63-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,100 $60,950 $75,900 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $46,593 $56,682 $70,588 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Prestige Package 5,100          
Cold Weather Package 450 450   950 950 950
Sport Package 1,500          
Heated second row seats     225      
Sport Line       2,750 1,950 1,950
Navigation system       2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package       3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights       900    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       875 875 875
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Prestige Package 4,743          
Cold Weather Package 418 418   865 865 865
Sport Package 1,396          
Heated second row seats     209      
Sport Line       2,505 1,775 1,775
Navigation system       1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package       2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights       820    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       795 795 795
Sunshade, rear, power       525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475 475
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Options (change) 7,050 450 225 12,350 9,750 9,750
Options (change) 6,557 418 209 11,260 8,890 8,890
Destination 825 825 825 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $57,975 $62,225 $78,250 $50,125 $53,825 $60,325
Total Invoice $53,975 $57,925 $72,922 $46,265 $49,695 $55,675

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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: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,629
Model Year200920092009201320132013
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S63-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6350hp V8435hp V10240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)255, 9255, 9255, 9600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$57,975$62,225$78,250$50,125$53,825$60,325
Adjustments for Features-2,235-2,285-3,0100-1,150-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,740$59,940$75,240$50,125$52,675$59,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$19,500$0$2,550$8,975
Total Invoice$53,975$57,925$72,922$46,265$49,695$55,675
Adjustments for Features-2,081-2,127-2,8050-1,062-1,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,894$55,798$70,117$46,265$48,633$54,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,904$18,223$0$2,368$8,279

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

Model Year200920092009201320132013
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S63-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Ski sack  $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$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350   
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
CD player   $125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability     $50
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,865$4,915$5,640$2,630$3,780$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$2,285$3,010$0$1,150$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,081-2,127-2,8050-1,062-1,131

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

Model Year20092013
ModelA6 / S63-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in110.6 in
Length193.5 in182.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,124 lb.3,361 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 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested135037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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