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Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,890

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $5,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,531

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $5,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelA6A65-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.24.2528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $37,572 $49,559 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Premium Package 2,500   2,600 1,500  
Sunroof 1,450        
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0        
Cold Weather Package 400 400 950 950 950
Technology Package 3,800 3,800      
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 575 575 575
Front sport buckets 500 500      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Heated steering wheel 200 200      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100      
Multicontour seats     1,300 1,300  
Navigation system     1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package 2,275   2,365 1,365  
Sunroof 1,320        
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0        
Cold Weather Package 364 364 865 865 865
Technology Package 3,458 3,458      
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364 525 525 525
Front sport buckets 455 455      
Upgraded leather upholstery 910        
Heated steering wheel 182 182      
Adaptive cruise control 1,911 1,911      
Multicontour seats     1,185 1,185  
Navigation system     1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Options (change) 12,350 7,400 11,025 9,925 3,925
Options (change) 11,239 6,734 10,040 9,040 3,575
Destination 720 720 925 925 925
Total Price $53,890 $61,890 $59,750 $64,250 $67,550
Total Invoice $49,531 $57,013 $55,120 $59,275 $62,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,154
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelA6A65-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.24.2528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$53,890$61,890$59,750$64,250$67,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-2,640-2,640-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,890$60,090$57,110$61,610$65,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,200$0$4,500$8,850
Total Invoice$49,531$57,013$55,120$59,275$62,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,658-2,435-2,436-1,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,531$55,355$52,685$56,839$60,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,824$0$4,154$8,212

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelA6A65-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.24.2528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Ski sack$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,215$5,015$5,855$5,855$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$2,640$2,640$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658-2,435-2,436-1,468

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelA65-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in116.9 in
Length193.5 in193.1 in
Width73.1 in73.2 in
Height57.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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