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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: $64,380

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $6,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,936

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $6,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelA65-Series
Trim3.0T540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $56,450
Base Invoice $46,408 $53,180
Innovation Package 5,800  
Prestige Package 6,880  
Cold Weather Package 450 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 700
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400
Premium Package   1,950
Night vision   2,300
AWD   2,300
Temporary spare tire   150
Innovation Package 5,394  
Prestige Package 6,398  
Cold Weather Package 418 735
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 645
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290
Premium Package   1,795
Night vision   2,115
AWD   2,140
Temporary spare tire   140
Options (change) 13,605 13,100
Options (change) 12,653 12,080
Destination 875 995
Total Price $64,380 $70,545
Total Invoice $59,936 $66,255

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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: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,680
Model Year20122017
ModelA65-Series
Trim3.0T540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$64,380$70,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,380$66,670
Total Invoice$59,936$66,255
Adjustments for Features0-3,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,936$62,616

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelA65-Series
Trim3.0T540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Side collision intervention $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, remote$200 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,165$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,639

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelA65-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in117.1 in
Length193.9 in194.6 in
Width73.8 in73.5 in
Height57.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

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%
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 control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested291562%
Total Not Requested180038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested150071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-200-26%
Total Not Requested975126%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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