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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: $51,790

Audi A6 3.2   
Difference: $7,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620212021202120212021
ModelA6A65-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.24.2530i530e540iM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,820 $53,770 $54,200 $57,200 $59,450 $76,800 $103,500
Premium Package 2,500            
Sunroof 1,450           0
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0            
Cold Weather Package 400 400          
Front sport buckets 500 500          
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000            
Technology Package 3,800 3,800          
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 575 575 575 575  
Heated steering wheel 200 200 190 190 190    
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300 2,300    
Temporary spare tire     150   150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450      
Heated second row seats     350 350 350    
Wood trim           0 0
Heated front seats           500  
Premium Package 2,275            
Sunroof 1,320           0
Bose 330W 13 speakers 0            
Cold Weather Package 364 364          
Front sport buckets 455 455          
Upgraded leather upholstery 910            
Technology Package 3,458 3,458          
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364 530 530 530 525  
Heated steering wheel 182 182 175 175 175    
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115 2,115    
Temporary spare tire     140   140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505    
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335      
Heated second row seats     320 320 320    
Wood trim           0 0
Heated front seats           455  
Options (change) 10,250 5,300 5,565 5,415 4,115 1,225 0
Options (change) 9,328 4,823 5,120 4,980 3,785 1,120 0
Destination 720 720 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000
Total Price $51,790 $59,790 $60,760 $58,942 $64,560 $79,020 $105,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A6 3.2
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,383
Model Year2006200620212021202120212021
ModelA6A65-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.24.2530i530e540iM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6335hp V8248hp I4181hp I4 PiH335hp I6 H523hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$51,790$59,790$60,760$58,942$64,560$79,020$105,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-3,240-3,165-3,240-7,315-8,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,790$57,990$57,520$55,777$61,320$71,705$97,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,200$1,743$0$5,543$15,928$41,403

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006200620212021202120212021
ModelA6A65-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.24.2530i530e540iM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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$1300$1300
FWD$0      
AWD $1700   $1700 
RWD  $0$0$0  
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control     $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40     
Ski sack$50$50     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack   $0   
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,540$5,340$6,780$6,705$6,780$10,855$11,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$3,240$3,165$3,240$7,315$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,659-326-70-240-196-157

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062021
ModelA65-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in117.1 in
Length193.5 in195.8 in
Width73.1 in73.5 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,766 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 ft314.0 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 sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested167593%
Total Not Requested1257%
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 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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