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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: $59,980

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $9,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,844

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $9,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelA63-Series
Trim3.0TM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $62,000
Base Invoice $46,408 $57,720
Prestige Package 6,880  
Cold Weather Package 450  
LED headlights 1,400 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Executive Package   4,300
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Prestige Package 6,398  
Cold Weather Package 418  
LED headlights 1,302 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500
Executive Package   3,915
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 9,205 6,750
Options (change) 8,561 6,145
Destination 875 995
Total Price $59,980 $69,745
Total Invoice $55,844 $64,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,157
Model Year20122015
ModelA63-Series
Trim3.0TM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$59,980$69,745
Adjustments for Features-2,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,680$69,745
Total Invoice$55,844$64,860
Adjustments for Features-2,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,703$64,860

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122015
ModelA63-Series
Trim3.0TM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, remote$200 
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$5,465$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1410

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122015
ModelA63-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in110.6 in
Length193.9 in182.5 in
Width73.8 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft313.0 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 lights50Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested284060%
Total Not Requested187540%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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