2006 BEST CARS - FIRST IN SAFETY

Audi A6 3.2 Avant Quattro
Wagons
AWD(3.2L, 6 cyl.; 255 hp)

MSRP: $47,590
Kelley Blue Book Value: $45,760
Service cost (5 yr): $2,860
Insurance cost (1 yr): $1,449
Resale % (3 yr/5 yr): 50/30 (estimated)
MPG: 18 city, 26 hwy
Annual fuel cost: $2,333
Wheelbase: 112 in
Cargo space: 34 cu. ft.
Length/width: 194/79 in.
Legroom front/rear: 41/37 in.
Transmission: Automatic standard

With luxurious touches, a smooth ride and tight handling, the A6 also comes chock full of standard safety equipment, including stability control and head-protection airbags.