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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: $51,985

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $13,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,990

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $11,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelA63-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0T328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Base Invoice $46,408 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205
Prestige Package 6,880        
Innovation Package 5,800        
Sport Package 1,000        
Cold Weather Package 450        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900
Driving Assistance Package   500 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500 500
M Sport Design         0
Prestige Package 6,398        
Innovation Package 5,394        
Sport Package 930        
Cold Weather Package 418        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 505 505 505 505
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690 690
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670
Driving Assistance Package   460 460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460 460
M Sport Design         0
Options (change) 14,605 10,740 10,740 10,740 8,390
Options (change) 13,583 9,880 9,880 9,880 7,720
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $65,380 $53,485 $51,985 $53,334 $58,335
Total Invoice $60,866 $50,985 $48,990 $49,964 $54,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,999
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelA63-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0T328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$65,380$53,485$51,985$53,334$58,335
Adjustments for Features-5,475-1,2500-1,275-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,905$52,235$51,985$52,059$57,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0$74$5,075
Total Invoice$60,866$50,985$48,990$49,964$54,920
Adjustments for Features-5,097-1,1920-1,194-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,769$49,793$48,990$48,770$53,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,023$220$0$4,950

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelA63-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0T328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual  $150  
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$0
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Night vision$1750    
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$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$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125    
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, remote$200    
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$7,765$3,540$2,290$3,565$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,475$1,250$0$1,275$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,097-1,1920-1,194-1,200

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122018
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.3,502 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 headlights150No
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
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
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested281560%
Total Not Requested190040%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested220054%
Total Not Requested190046%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested164098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested164098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested164098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested164098%
Total Not Requested252%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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