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Audi R8 vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,530

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $67,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,356

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $62,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelR8R8R8A6
Trim4.25.2GT3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $49,900
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $46,408
Convenience Package 2,100      
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 475
iPod integration 100 0 0  
LED headlights 3,500     1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875    
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500  
Special order charge     1,200  
Sport Package       1,000
Prestige Package       6,880
Convenience Package 1,953      
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 443
iPod integration 93 0 0  
LED headlights 3,255     1,302
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813    
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325  
Special order charge     1,116  
Sport Package       930
Prestige Package       6,398
Options (change) 9,325 1,525 4,350 9,755
Options (change) 8,672 1,418 4,046 9,073
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $127,775 $154,775 $204,500 $60,530
Total Invoice $119,128 $144,238 $190,420 $56,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,949
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelR8R8R8A6
Trim4.25.2GT3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10310hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$127,775$154,775$204,500$60,530
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,660-5,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,775$154,275$202,840$54,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,500$75,065$0
Total Invoice$119,128$144,238$190,420$56,356
Adjustments for Features0-466-1,546-5,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,128$143,772$188,874$51,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,644$69,746$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A6

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelR8R8R8A6
Trim4.25.2GT3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250 $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,135$4,635$5,795$9,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,660$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-1,546-5,177

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A6

Model Year20122012
ModelR8A6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in114.7 in
Length174.5 in193.9 in
Width75.0 in73.8 in
Height49.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested79091%
Total Not Requested759%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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 key250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
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 camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested230049%
Total Not Requested241551%

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