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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: $46,650

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,025

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelA63-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0T328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150
Base Invoice $46,408 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820
Prestige Package 6,880      
Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100
Premium Package   2,650 2,650 2,650
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Steering-linked headlights   900    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Prestige Package 6,398      
Driver Assistance Package 2,327      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500 500 500
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium Package   2,410 2,410 2,410
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Steering-linked headlights   820    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
iPod integration     365 365
Options (change) 9,855 11,175 10,675 10,675
Options (change) 9,168 10,120 9,665 9,665
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $60,630 $46,650 $53,600 $55,700
Total Invoice $56,451 $43,025 $49,425 $51,360

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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: $9,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,846
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelA63-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0T328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT8T6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$60,630$46,650$53,600$55,700
Adjustments for Features-5,860-9500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,770$45,700$53,600$54,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,900$9,050
Total Invoice$56,451$43,025$49,425$51,360
Adjustments for Features-5,456-8760-876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,995$42,149$49,425$50,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,276$8,335

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelA63-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0T328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
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   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Residual heat$50   
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   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$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$7,940$3,030$2,080$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,860$950$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,456-8760-876

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011
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 sound250No
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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested221547%
Total Not Requested250053%
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

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%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested265092%
Total Not Requested2258%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%

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