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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: $78,050

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,215

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Model3-SeriesA6 / S6
TrimM3S6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,000 $71,900
Base Invoice $60,200 $66,868
Executive Package 3,900  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
LED headlights 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 575
Sunroof 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,250
Prestige Package   2,500
Driver Assistance Package   2,000
Cold Weather Package   500
Executive Package 3,590  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565  
LED headlights 1,750  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 536
Sunroof 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 1,164
Prestige Package   2,326
Driver Assistance Package   1,860
Cold Weather Package   467
Options (change) 13,055 6,825
Options (change) 12,020 6,353
Destination 995 975
Total Price $78,050 $79,700
Total Invoice $73,215 $74,196

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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: $1,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,394
Model Year20172018
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$78,050$79,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,050$76,075
Total Invoice$73,215$74,196
Adjustments for Features0-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,215$70,821

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

Model Year20172018
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 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,590$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,375

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

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,630 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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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

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%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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