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Wondering which trim is right for you? Our 2006 Audi A6 trim comparison will help you decide.
2006 Audi A6 review: Our expert's take
From the moment I open the door to the Audi A6, I am in love. The doors are solid and close with a very satisfying whoosh and then click. I don’t have to fumble with the key to get in – when I approach the door it senses the fob and unlocks the door for me. Then a simple push of the engine-start button and the car starts. The “Advanced Key” never leaves my cute new summer handbag! This feature is so simple yet so convenient. The rain-sensing windshield wipers startle me at first, but I am thankful for them when we experience a typical late afternoon thunderstorm on the way home from baseball practice. The 12-way controls of the driver’s seat ensure that I have a comfortable driving position, and the automatic folding mirrors make going through the car wash a breeze. The underseat drawers for the driver and passenger (along with the usual center console) guarantee all the mommy gear I carry has a home – neatly tucked out of sight. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names the Audi A6 as one of its Top Safety Picks for 2006. The A6 offers standard “Sideguard” head protection airbags for all occupants. Front impact and seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the front seat occupants and optional side-impact air bags for the rear passengers insure safety for all. A tire-pressure monitoring system is standard on this vehicle. Two buttons near the window controls lock each rear passenger window and engage the child safety door locks. That’s right, no opening the rear door to set the child-proof lock. Two other safety-related features that I appreciate are the back-up warning system and a first-aid kit provided in the rear armrest. Now for the parade of creature comforts: there are heated seats in four of the five seating positions. The driver’s window controls allow me to auto-down and auto-up all four windows (come-on manufacturers, please make this a feature in every car!). Available integrated sun-shades for the rear side windows and an automatic one for the back window are incredibly useful. The visors flip down to reveal vanity mirrors that have a tab that slides to expose a magnifying mirror – now that is a cool chic feature! However, every time I look in it I’m reminded that I need some brow plucking. The Audi A6’s Multi Media Interface (MMI) operates with touch or voice commands, and offers a navigation system, XM or Sirius satellite radio, and a six-disk CD changer. An integrated Bluetooth telephone feature is also available. Electronic speed warning is a standard feature that alerts me with audio and visual signals when I exceed a speed limit that I programmed into the MMI. For me, just having a little reminder makes me more conscious of my lead-foot. Another great way to take control, as I drive this speedy little number, is an optional feature on the Audi A6 called the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Set the speed of the vehicle and then, as I approach cars in traffic, the sensors in the front slow the vehicle down as I get closer to the cars in front of me, then accelerate back to the set speed as I move to an open lane. Now, I would be remiss if I did not offer a few criticisms of the Audi A6: The rear seats ergonomically fit the body of a grown-up, but the same contours that make my husband comfortable in the backseat make fitting child booster seats there a bit awkward. My kids have to move their seats slightly before they sit down so that the seat belt receptor is available and not lodged under the booster. The rear seat cupholders pop out of folding armrest, seem flimsy, and would probably break with regular use by my children. Finally, the glove box has no handle to open it – there is yet another button on the dash that gives you access to this space. Unfortunately, without reading the manual (that conveniently resides inside the glove box) the international symbol for “glove box opener” is nearly impossible to decipher. Every once in awhile I drive a car that I dread giving back at the end of the week, and the Audi A6 is one of them. *For more information on the Audi A6 and its safety features visit Cars.com. LET’S TALK NUMBERS LATCH Connectors: 2 Seating Capacity (includes driver): 5 IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample SENSE AND STYLE Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Great Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Groove-On 92% of drivers recommend this car Rating breakdown (out of 5): Most recent consumer reviewsBrake problems from 10k miles requiring rotors etcMarch 4, 2021 By charleenboone from Scottsdale, AZ Owns this car AT 18,000 miles I bought from High end dealer. Brakes caused noise and thumping right away. Put on 1500 miles (I'm 70 female) and dealer told me I caused the rotors to be cut through during one 130 miles drive! Do not buy this car due to many, many brake issues since 2016 with no manufacturer improvements. Good luck sucker Show full review Quattro Manual FunOctober 19, 2019 By Smurfed from Kokomo, Indiana Owns this car Quattro holds the corners like no other car I have driven hard! 2.0T tuned to 300hp with a manual transmission is just fun. No deed to get the S model. But may want the avant wagon A4 for the family or even A6. Show full review Most reliable car I’ve owned.August 27, 2019 By Audi from Boston, MA Owns this car This car met all my needs. Super comfortable and reliable. Fast and very safe too! The trunk is huge. I loved that I can fit everyone comfortably along with everything I need. Great for road trips. Show full review See all 42 consumer reviews New car program benefits Bumper-to-bumper48 months/50,000 miles Corrosion144 months/unlimited distance Powertrain48 months/50,000 miles Roadside assistance48 months/unlimited distance 2009 BMW 528 $45,800 starting MSRP 2010 BMW 650 $78,450 starting MSRP 2005 BMW 525 $41,300 starting MSRP How many miles will a 2006 Audi A6 last?The Audi A6 is can last 200,000 miles on average when properly maintained, some may last over 250,000 miles although these are the outliers. Based on driving 15,000 miles per year, you can expect 13 years of reliable service before requiring expensive repairs or breaking down.
How much did an Audi A6 cost in 2006?The 2006 Audi A6 line includes the 3.2 quattro ($43,970) and 4.2 quattro ($53,770) sedans, and the new Avant 3.2 quattro ($46,870).
What is the value of Audi A6?Audi A6 Price: The Audi A6 ranges between Rs 59.99 lakh and Rs 65.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Does the Audi A6 have a good resale value?An Audi A6 will depreciate 46% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $35,744. The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year.
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