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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: $59,290

Audi A6 4.2   
Difference: $4,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,647

Audi A6 4.2   
Difference: $5,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelA65-Series
Trim4.2540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,770 $56,450
Base Invoice $49,559 $53,180
Cold Weather Package 400 800
Technology Package 3,800  
Sunshade, rear, power 400 575
Heated steering wheel 200  
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Proximity key   650
Obstacle detection, rear   750
AWD   2,300
Cold Weather Package 364 735
Technology Package 3,458  
Sunshade, rear, power 364 530
Heated steering wheel 182  
Temporary spare tire   140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Proximity key   600
Obstacle detection, rear   685
AWD   2,140
Options (change) 4,800 5,925
Options (change) 4,368 5,475
Destination 720 995
Total Price $59,290 $63,370
Total Invoice $54,647 $59,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,565
Model Year20062017
ModelA65-Series
Trim4.2540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$59,290$63,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,290$60,780
Total Invoice$54,647$59,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,647$57,212

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelA65-Series
Trim4.2540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,365$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,438

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelA65-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in117.1 in
Length193.5 in194.6 in
Width73.1 in73.5 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.7 ft3

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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 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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