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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: $50,670

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,275

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120152015201520152015
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S63-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,200 $59,150 $76,100 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $46,686 $55,010 $70,774 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
Prestige Package 3,200              
Cold Weather Package 450 450   950 950 950 950  
Sport Package 1,000 1,000            
Navigation system       2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package       950 950 950 950  
Sport Line       2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700  
Premium Package       3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights       900 900      
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575 575 575 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550 550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500 500 500  
Executive Package               4,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather               2,650
Sunroof               0
Wood trim               0
Prestige Package 2,976              
Cold Weather Package 418 418   865 865 865 865  
Sport Package 930 930            
Navigation system       1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package       865 865 865 865  
Sport Line       2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545  
Premium Package       2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights       820 820      
Sunshade, rear, power       525 525 525 525 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475 475 475  
Executive Package               3,915
Upholstered instrument panel, leather               2,410
Sunroof               0
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 4,650 1,450 0 12,175 12,175 9,575 9,575 7,850
Options (change) 4,324 1,348 0 11,100 11,100 8,730 8,730 7,145
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $55,725 $61,475 $78,275 $50,670 $52,170 $54,320 $60,720 $70,845
Total Invoice $51,885 $57,233 $72,949 $47,275 $48,655 $50,655 $56,545 $65,860

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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: $3,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,841
Model Year20112011201120152015201520152015
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S63-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6350hp V8435hp V10240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)255, 9255, 9255, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$55,725$61,475$78,275$50,670$52,170$54,320$60,720$70,845
Adjustments for Features-1,900-1,900-2,6250-1,450-300-1,475-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,825$59,575$75,650$50,670$50,720$54,020$59,245$68,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,750$21,825$0$50$3,350$8,575$18,050
Total Invoice$51,885$57,233$72,949$47,275$48,655$50,655$56,545$65,860
Adjustments for Features-1,769-1,769-2,4460-1,352-280-1,374-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,116$55,464$70,503$47,275$47,303$50,375$55,171$63,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,348$20,387$0$28$3,100$7,896$16,610

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

Model Year20112011201120152015201520152015
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S63-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100     
6-speed manual   $150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300 
AWD$1700$1700$1700     
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$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$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$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$150$150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350     
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler       $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200     
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100     
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250     
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25     
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50    $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250    $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Launch control   $100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,340$5,340$6,065$3,440$4,890$3,740$4,915$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$1,900$2,625$0$1,450$300$1,475$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,769-1,769-2,4460-1,352-280-1,374-1,975

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

Model Year20112015
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.3,411 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?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested200065%
Total Not Requested110035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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