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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: $81,870

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $125

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,540

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelA6 / S65-Series
TrimS6 4.0 TFSI550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,900 $62,000
Base Invoice $66,868 $57,220
Comfort Seating Package 1,950  
Innovation Package 5,650  
Cold Weather Package 450 1,450
Sunshade, rear, power 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
Night vision   2,600
Driver Assistance Package   3,500
Luxury Seating Package   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
AWD   2,300
Proximity key   1,000
Comfort Seating Package 1,813  
Innovation Package 5,255  
Cold Weather Package 419 1,320
Sunshade, rear, power 511  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
Night vision   2,365
Driver Assistance Package   3,185
Luxury Seating Package   2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
AWD   2,115
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 9,075 19,100
Options (change) 8,441 17,425
Destination 895 895
Total Price $81,870 $81,995
Total Invoice $76,204 $75,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,477
Model Year20132012
ModelA6 / S65-Series
TrimS6 4.0 TFSI550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$81,870$81,995
Adjustments for Features-2,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,570$81,995
Total Invoice$76,204$75,540
Adjustments for Features-2,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,063$75,540

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

Model Year20132012
ModelA6 / S65-Series
TrimS6 4.0 TFSI550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,315$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1410

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See a complete comparison of Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20132012
ModelA6 / S65-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in116.9 in
Length193.9 in193.1 in
Width73.8 in73.2 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,398 lb.4,519 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft318.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A6 / S6 vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested85068%
Total Not Requested40032%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested395090%
Total Not Requested45010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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