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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: $61,167

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $4,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020202020202020
ModelA65-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0T530i530e iPerformance540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $53,900 $53,900 $59,450 $76,650
Innovation Package 5,800        
Prestige Package 6,880        
Sport Package 1,000        
Cold Weather Package 450        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550  
Night vision   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
M Sport Design   4,900   4,900  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450    
Heated second row seats   350 350 350  
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190  
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150
Premium Tier     2,300    
Luxury Seating Package         1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000
Heated front seats         500
Wood trim         0
Innovation Package 5,394        
Prestige Package 6,398        
Sport Package 930        
Cold Weather Package 418        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 505 505 505  
Night vision   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
M Sport Design   4,510   4,510  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335    
Heated second row seats   320 320 320  
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175  
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140
Premium Tier     2,115    
Luxury Seating Package         1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery         920
Heated front seats         455
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 14,605 13,690 10,940 12,240 6,850
Options (change) 13,583 12,595 10,060 11,260 6,300
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0
Total Price $65,380 $68,585 $61,167 $72,685 $84,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,318
Model Year20122020202020202020
ModelA65-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0T530i530e iPerformance540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6523hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$65,380$68,585$61,167$72,685$84,495
Adjustments for Features0-700-175-700-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,380$67,885$60,992$71,985$81,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,893$0$10,993$20,403

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122020202020202020
ModelA65-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0T530i530e iPerformance540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   $1700
RWD $0$0$0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers $300$300$300 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Animal detection, night $50$50$50$50
Around view cameras $500$500$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera$200   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125    
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0$0
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, remote$200    
Gesture control system $100$100$100 
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$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
Upholstered instrument panel $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,665$7,365$6,840$7,365$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$175$700$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-141-19-120-274

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122020
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 Weight3,683 lb.3,747 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
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested330080%
Total Not Requested80020%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested341572%
Total Not Requested130028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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