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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: $64,195

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $185

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,695

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelA65-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0T528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300
Base Invoice $46,408 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675
Prestige Package 6,880          
Innovation Package 5,800          
Cold Weather Package 450 950 950 950 950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550  
Premium Package   2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Night vision   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
LED headlights   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Prestige Package 6,398          
Innovation Package 5,394          
Cold Weather Package 418 865 865 865 865 865
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500 500 500 500  
Premium Package   2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Night vision   2,095 2,095 2,095 2,095 2,095
Driver Assistance Package   1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
LED headlights   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Options (change) 13,605 13,000 11,900 11,900 12,000 8,050
Options (change) 12,653 11,835 10,835 10,835 10,925 7,330
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $64,380 $64,195 $68,745 $70,245 $75,095 $75,345
Total Invoice $59,936 $59,695 $63,890 $65,270 $69,730 $70,000

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelA65-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0T528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$64,380$64,195$68,745$70,245$75,095$75,345
Adjustments for Features-1500000-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,230$64,195$68,745$70,245$75,095$74,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$10,500
Total Invoice$59,936$59,695$63,890$65,270$69,730$70,000
Adjustments for Features-1400000-604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,796$59,695$63,890$65,270$69,730$69,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,195$5,575$10,035$9,701

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelA65-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0T528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Animal detection, night $50$50$50$50$50
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   $125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
CD changer, remote$200     
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear$100     
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat     $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,915$5,765$5,765$5,765$5,765$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$0$0$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1400000-604

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelA65-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in116.9 in
Length193.9 in193.4 in
Width73.8 in73.2 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft318.4 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 lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested306565%
Total Not Requested165035%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested400098%
Total Not Requested1002%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%
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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