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Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,942

BMW 5-Series 530e   
Difference: $19,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021202120212021
ModelA6 / S65-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS6530i530e540iM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $76,100 $54,200 $57,200 $59,450 $76,800 $103,500
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450      
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575  
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550    
Heated second row seats   350 350 350    
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190    
Wood trim         0 0
Heated front seats         500  
Sunroof           0
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335      
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 525  
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505    
Heated second row seats   320 320 320    
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175    
Wood trim         0 0
Heated front seats         455  
Sunroof           0
Options (change) 0 5,565 5,415 4,115 1,225 0
Options (change) 0 5,120 4,980 3,785 1,120 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000
Total Price $78,275 $60,760 $58,942 $64,560 $79,020 $105,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,645
Model Year201120212021202120212021
ModelA6 / S65-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS6530i530e540iM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine435hp V10248hp I4181hp I4 PiH335hp I6 H523hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)255, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$78,275$60,760$58,942$64,560$79,020$105,495
Adjustments for Features0-375-150-375-4,525-6,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,275$60,385$58,792$64,185$74,495$99,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,593$0$5,393$15,703$40,678

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120212021202120212021
ModelA6 / S65-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS6530i530e540iM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
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
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 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
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
Full-size spare tire$225     
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
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40     
Ski sack$50     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$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 cladding$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Gesture control system $100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$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
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
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  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75
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
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
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$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,915$6,290$6,065$6,290$10,440$11,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$150$375$4,525$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-38-3-28-121-114

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112021
ModelA6 / S65-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in117.1 in
Length193.5 in195.8 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,124 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
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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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