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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: $45,895

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,115

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelA63-Series3-Series
Trim3.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $32,700 $39,300
Base Invoice $46,408 $30,085 $36,155
Prestige Package 6,880    
Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Premium Package   3,350 2,650
Folding second row seats   475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Prestige Package 6,398    
Driver Assistance Package 2,327    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500 500
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Premium Package   3,050 2,410
Folding second row seats   430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   315 315
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Options (change) 9,855 12,370 10,870
Options (change) 9,168 11,205 9,835
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $60,630 $45,895 $50,995
Total Invoice $56,451 $42,115 $46,815

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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: $8,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,750
Model Year201220082008
ModelA63-Series3-Series
Trim3.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$60,630$45,895$50,995
Adjustments for Features-6,0000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,630$45,895$50,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850
Total Invoice$56,451$42,115$46,815
Adjustments for Features-5,5860-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,865$42,115$46,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,470

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220082008
ModelA63-Series3-Series
Trim3.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$8,055$2,055$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,000$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5860-230

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelA63-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in108.7 in
Length193.9 in178.2 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height57.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested230049%
Total Not Requested241551%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested140097%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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