BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012 Audi A6 / S6 Audi A6 / S6 2020

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,220

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,450

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012202020202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim328i335i4555S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $54,900 $59,800 $73,900
Sport Line 2,500 1,700      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575      
Premium Package 3,600 1,900      
Parking Package 1,550 1,550      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550      
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350 500 500 500
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575 575 575
Prestige Package     2,700 2,700 2,500
Sport Line 2,275 1,545      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525      
Premium Package 3,275 1,730      
Parking Package 1,410 1,410      
Technology Package 2,320 2,320      
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230 467 467 467
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 536 536 536
Prestige Package     2,512 2,512 2,326
Options (change) 14,425 11,025 3,775 3,775 3,575
Options (change) 13,150 10,055 3,515 3,515 3,329
Destination 895 895 995 995 995
Total Price $50,220 $54,320 $59,670 $64,570 $78,470

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW 3-Series dealer quotes or Audi A6 / S6 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,411
Model Year20122012202020202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim328i335i4555S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp V6 H335hp V6 H444hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6S7S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/45-19245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$50,220$54,320$59,670$64,570$78,470
Adjustments for Features00-5,625-5,625-7,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,220$54,320$54,045$58,945$71,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0$4,900$17,175

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122012202020202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim328i335i4555S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
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
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
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
Surround sound  $250$250$250
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 
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,265$2,265$7,890$7,890$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,625$5,625$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments00-425-393-400

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122020
Model3-SeriesA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in115.1 in
Length182.5 in194.4 in
Width71.3 in74.3 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.4,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested3800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 45

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 55

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.