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Audi A8 vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,730

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $26,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,261

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $24,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA8A6
TrimA83.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $49,900
Base Invoice $73,237 $46,408
Cold Weather Package 800 450
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Night vision 2,300  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950  
LED headlights 1,600  
Prestige Package   6,880
Innovation Package   5,800
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Cold Weather Package 744 418
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Convenience Package 2,698  
Night vision 2,139  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883  
LED headlights 1,488  
Prestige Package   6,398
Innovation Package   5,394
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 11,550 13,955
Options (change) 10,742 12,978
Destination 875 875
Total Price $91,175 $64,730
Total Invoice $84,854 $60,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,359
Model Year20122012
ModelA8A6
TrimA83.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$91,175$64,730
Adjustments for Features-2,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,775$64,730
Total Invoice$84,854$60,261
Adjustments for Features-2,2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,620$60,261

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A6

Model Year20122012
ModelA8A6
TrimA83.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Ski sack$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,365$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2340

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A6

Model Year20122012
ModelA8A6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in114.7 in
Length202.2 in193.9 in
Width76.7 in73.8 in
Height57.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
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 Requested314067%
Total Not Requested157533%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
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 Requested365089%
Total Not Requested45011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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