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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: $59,980

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $9,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,844

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $9,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesA6
TrimM33.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $49,900
Base Invoice $57,720 $46,408
Executive Package 4,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
LED headlights 1,900 1,400
Prestige Package   6,880
Cold Weather Package   450
Executive Package 3,915  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
LED headlights 1,730 1,302
Prestige Package   6,398
Cold Weather Package   418
Options (change) 6,750 9,205
Options (change) 6,145 8,561
Destination 995 875
Total Price $69,745 $59,980
Total Invoice $64,860 $55,844

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,157
Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesA6
TrimM33.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6310hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$69,745$59,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,745$57,680
Total Invoice$64,860$55,844
Adjustments for Features0-2,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,860$53,703

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesA6
TrimM33.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, remote $200
iPod integration $100
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Total Value of Features$3,165$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,141

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in114.7 in
Length182.5 in193.9 in
Width71.3 in73.8 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250No
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
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
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested284060%
Total Not Requested187540%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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