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Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,195

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,220

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6X3X3
TrimA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSIxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,600 $67,600 $70,900 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $54,498 $62,868 $65,938 $34,310 $39,465
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 550 550
Cargo mat 185 185 185    
Wood trim   0      
Prestige Package     3,200    
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400 1,400
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750
Premium Package       3,450 3,450
Convenience Package       1,700  
Rearview camera       400 400
Heated second row seats       450 450
Head-up display (HUD)       1,300 1,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Cold Weather Package 467 467 467 635 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 500 500
Cargo mat 172 172 172    
Wood trim   0      
Prestige Package     2,976    
Dynamic Handling Package       1,275 1,275
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685
Premium Package       3,140 3,140
Convenience Package       1,545  
Rearview camera       365 365
Heated second row seats       410 410
Head-up display (HUD)       1,185 1,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 1,260 1,260 4,460 13,200 11,500
Options (change) 1,175 1,175 4,151 12,015 10,470
Destination 950 950 950 895 895
Total Price $60,810 $69,810 $76,310 $51,195 $55,095
Total Invoice $56,623 $64,993 $71,039 $47,220 $50,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,602
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6X3X3
TrimA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSIxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6340hp V6450hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8S7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-20255/40-19245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$60,810$69,810$76,310$51,195$55,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-4,125-1,300-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,810$67,085$72,185$49,895$53,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,275$11,375$0$3,900
Total Invoice$56,623$64,993$71,039$47,220$50,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,537-3,840-1,199-1,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,623$62,456$67,199$46,021$49,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,833$10,576$0$3,610

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6X3X3
TrimA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSIxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer $350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers   $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,740$10,465$11,865$9,040$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$4,125$1,300$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,537-3,840-1,199-1,199

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172012
ModelA6 / S6X3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in110.6 in
Length194.2 in183.0 in
Width73.8 in74.1 in
Height57.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.163.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Competition

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested82547%
Total Not Requested92553%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested201561%
Total Not Requested127539%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested209083%
Total Not Requested42517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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