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2012 Audi A6 consumer reviews

$41,700 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 A6 Audi
(64 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.5
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Superb

Loved the styling of the A7, but couldn't justify the price premium. "Settled" for the A6 instead. Great car in every way. Build quality, handling, and ride are superb. Highly recommended.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Exellent

I've owned this car for two months now and really am impressed. Except for a problem with the computer mapping which required a trip to the dealer, it has been flawless.Recently I drove over 1300 miles to north Wyoming from Denver and back. I averaged 30+ on the interstate at 75-80 mph and over 20 mpg in the towns. I have owned Audi cars before and this is the best yet. I would change the tires from All Seasons and will probably do that when these wear out, but I would buy a set of dedicated winter tires. A great overall car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Mid Size Luxury Car

Beats the competition hands down. You have to drive one. Was going to buy the BMW 535 when I took a chance and stopped to test drive this car. It is awesome looking with the 20 wheels on the s-line package. The interior is bar far the best of all mid size luxury cars. If you can find one to buy I suggest you do it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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A6 3.0 quatro prestige

I normally buy BMW, but went with the more peppy A6 3.0 quatro prestige rather than the 535ix . It even stands up to the performance of the more expensive 550ix.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Powerful Sports Sedan

I have had my car for one month now and am impressed with Audi's product. I have the gray interior which is much lighter in person than as shown on the website and i pad app. The drivers seat is uncomfortable for a luxury sedan and needs improvement. This car has the similar feature set as a bmw 535 xi for about 5-6 k less in price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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No Second Thoughts

Although I spent a lot of $, I couldn't be happier with my A6. I think it is a much better value than its competitors.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

I have owned my Audi A6 2.0 (4 cylinder turbo) premium plus for a three months now and couldn't be happier with the purchase. The car handles well, has plenty of power, is beautiful inside and out, has all the technology I could want, and gets good gas mileage. The MMI multi- media interface may be a lot to figure out for some people. But after using it a while, I've found it to be very intuitive and user friendly. I'd recommend spending some time playing with it before your test drive and purchase. I especially like the on-board computer and the navigation system. Once a destination is entered in the navigation system, a simplified navigation image appears between the dials directly in front of the driver in addition to the main screen. I also like the versatility of the MMI system. Between the dials on the dash, you can display a digital speedometer, the nav, the on-board computer, your phone directory, the list of songs from your ipod, etc. I have taken a few trips in the car and found the seats, instrument layout, and driver position to be very comfortable and highly adjustable for different drivers. There is plenty of room for 4 passengers comfortably and 5 passengers in a pinch. The trunk is very large. My model is the 4 cylinder turbo and is front wheel drive. I hesitated choosing between the supercharged 6 cylinder quattro and the 4 cylinder, but the superior gas mileage of the 4 cylinder won me over. I am getting 24 - 25 miles per gallon around town and mid-30's on the highway. The car is exceeding smooth and glides around corners. My one ding for performance was made because if performance is an overriding consideration for you, you should check out the supercharged 6 cylinder quattro. Another other minor issue, I've had trouble getting all the voice commands to work, but this could be me and not the car. My A6 brings a smile to my face every time I drive it and I gotten complements on it from friends, co-workers, and total strangers. I find the Audi superior to my old BMW. I think I've changed to Audi man for life. I highly recommend you consider an Audi A6.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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marvelous car

I can't say enough great things about this car! I have had all types of cars over the years, Cadillac, Linciln, Toyota, Buick etc. and none can compare to my new A6. I was looking at the 550 BMW and think I got much more value and quality for the money with the Audi.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice But Has Shortfalls

Audi has done an excellent job with the 2012 A6. The Prestige package comes loaded with technology and advanced safety features. The power delivery is impressive for a car this size and should be more than adequate for the majority of owners out there. My car came loaded with all options and packages with a price tag north of $70K. While most luxury cars in this price range offer V8 power, the A6's supercharged V6 can hold it's own. Where the A6 falls short is the lack of luxury creature comforts that should be standard in a car this price or at the very least optional. The A6 isn't available with massage seats, active parking, lane departure warning, or even sun shades. However, the European model does make all of the above available as optional or standard package. Overall the car is a wonderful car with great looks, comfort, and reassured handling of quattro AWD. It's a bit overpriced for what you don't get and the competition offers.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun Car

Great acceleration, beautiful interior, latest tech gizmos; makes E-class and 500 series look old and staid.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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