BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2016 Audi A6 / S6 Audi A6 / S6 2018

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $78,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $405

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,425

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
Model3-SeriesA6 / S6
TrimM3S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,500 $71,900
Base Invoice $59,100 $66,868
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Executive Package 3,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
LED headlights 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Cold Weather Package   500
Driver Assistance Package   2,000
Prestige Package   2,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Executive Package 3,185  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
LED headlights 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Cold Weather Package   467
Driver Assistance Package   1,860
Prestige Package   2,326
Options (change) 13,550 5,575
Options (change) 12,330 5,189
Destination 995 975
Total Price $78,045 $78,450
Total Invoice $72,425 $73,032

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,395
Model Year20162018
Model3-SeriesA6 / S6
TrimM3S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6450hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-20
Total Price$78,045$78,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,045$75,225
Total Invoice$72,425$73,032
Adjustments for Features0-3,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,425$70,030

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

Model Year20162018
Model3-SeriesA6 / S6
TrimM3S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,940$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,002

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

Model Year20162018
Model3-SeriesA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in114.6 in
Length182.5 in194.2 in
Width71.3 in73.8 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.4,398 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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
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 Requested112570%
Total Not Requested47530%

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