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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,390

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $18,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,815

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $17,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
Model3-Series3-SeriesA6
Trim325i330i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $49,900
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $46,408
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Prestige Package     6,880
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 443
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Proximity key 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package     2,327
Prestige Package     6,398
Options (change) 10,795 9,295 9,855
Options (change) 9,820 8,450 9,168
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $42,390 $46,590 $60,630
Total Invoice $38,815 $42,630 $56,451

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,933
Model Year200620062012
Model3-Series3-SeriesA6
Trim325i330i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6310hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$42,390$46,590$60,630
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,390$46,340$54,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$38,815$42,630$56,451
Adjustments for Features0-229-5,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,815$42,401$50,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year200620062012
Model3-Series3-SeriesA6
Trim325i330i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats  $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$1,780$2,030$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-5,703

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year20062012
Model3-SeriesA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in114.7 in
Length178.2 in193.9 in
Width71.5 in73.8 in
Height55.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested140097%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested225048%
Total Not Requested246552%

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