This month, Julian Kirk ponders on the kit on the A6 Avant.

Opting for the lighter grey colour scheme does lift the predominantly black cabin, says our tester

Last month we analysed the worth of the optional extras fitted to the exterior of our A6 Avant – now it’s time to look at the interior options.

We were quite restrained in speccing our Audi, although the three interior extras added nearly £4,400 to the price.

The biggest expense was the £1,895 ‘comfort and sound pack’, which offers 360° parking cameras, upgraded Bang & Olufsen stereo, interior LED light pack and keyless entry and go. While the parking cameras are incredibly useful, they alone are not worth the price of thisoption pack (plus you get keyless go and parking assistance as standard).

Is the £1,495 technology pack (upgraded MMI navigation, virtual cockpit and wireless mobile phone charging) worth the outlay? Yes, simply because it makes a driver’s life easier – important if the car is being used as an office on wheels.

Finally, the £1,000 leather seating upgrade? Probably not. The standard part-leather/ Alcantara seats are fine, although opting for the lighter grey colour scheme does lift the predominantly black cabin.