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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: $62,580

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $2,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,225

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $3,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelA65-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0T528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400
Base Invoice $46,408 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750
Prestige Package 6,880      
Cold Weather Package 450 750 750 750
Innovation Package 5,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Rear side airbags 350 385 385 385
Premium Package   2,400 2,200  
Navigation system   1,900 1,900 1,900
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Xenon HID headlights   800    
Heated second row seats   350 350 350
HD radio   350 350 350
iPod integration   400 400 400
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Head-up display (HUD)   1,200 1,200 1,200
Night vision   2,200 2,200 2,200
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Prestige Package 6,398      
Cold Weather Package 418 685 685 685
Innovation Package 5,394      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443      
Rear side airbags 325 350 350 350
Premium Package   2,185 2,000  
Navigation system   1,730 1,730 1,730
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Xenon HID headlights   730    
Heated second row seats   320 320 320
HD radio   315 315 315
iPod integration   365 365 365
Proximity key   910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD)   1,010 1,010 1,010
Night vision   1,695 1,695 1,695
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Options (change) 13,955 15,955 14,955 12,005
Options (change) 12,978 14,085 13,170 10,485
Destination 875 825 825 825
Total Price $64,730 $62,580 $66,880 $73,230
Total Invoice $60,261 $57,225 $61,185 $67,060

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,182
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelA65-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0T528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT8M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$64,730$62,580$66,880$73,230
Adjustments for Features-5,605000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,125$62,580$66,880$73,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$10,650
Total Invoice$60,261$57,225$61,185$67,060
Adjustments for Features-5,218000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,043$57,225$61,185$67,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,960$9,835

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelA65-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0T528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Pedestrian detection, night$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Total Value of Features$7,595$1,990$1,990$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,605$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,218000

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelA65-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in113.7 in
Length193.9 in191.1 in
Width73.8 in72.7 in
Height57.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250No
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested230049%
Total Not Requested241551%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights500No
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested285070%
Total Not Requested125030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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