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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $55,075 Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T | |||||||
| Difference: $50 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $50,410 BMW 5-Series 525i | |||||||
| Difference: $870 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 |
| Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 | A6 3.0T | A6 4.2 | S6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,500 | $46,800 | $57,400 | $81,200 | $50,200 | $59,150 | $76,100 |
| Base Invoice | $38,855 | $42,770 | $52,415 | $74,070 | $46,686 | $55,010 | $70,774 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 1,800 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | 750 | 750 | 450 | 450 | ||
| Premium Sound Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | 800 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 700 | 700 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 385 | 385 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 700 | |||||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Prestige Package | 3,200 | ||||||
| Sport Package | 1,000 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,820 | 1,640 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | 685 | 685 | 418 | 418 | ||
| Premium Sound Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | 730 | 730 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 635 | 635 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 325 | 325 | 325 |
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 635 | |||||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | 910 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Prestige Package | 2,976 | ||||||
| Sport Package | 930 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 11,930 | 10,930 | 8,530 | 3,605 | 4,000 | 1,800 | 350 |
| Options (change) | 10,860 | 9,950 | 7,770 | 3,280 | 3,719 | 1,673 | 325 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 695 | 695 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $55,125 | $58,425 | $66,625 | $88,500 | $55,075 | $61,825 | $78,625 |
| Total Invoice | $50,410 | $53,415 | $60,880 | $81,045 | $51,280 | $57,558 | $73,274 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,680 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,582 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 |
| Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 | A6 3.0T | A6 4.2 | S6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 360hp V8 | 500hp V10 | 300hp V6 | 350hp V8 | 435hp V10 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | S7 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 420, 13 | 420, 13 | 420, 13 | 420, 13 | 255, 9 | 255, 9 | 255, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 255/40-19 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 265/35-19 |
| Total Price | $55,125 | $58,425 | $66,625 | $88,500 | $55,075 | $61,825 | $78,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | -200 | -200 | 0 | -2,065 | -2,830 | -2,830 | -3,305 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,925 | $58,225 | $66,625 | $86,435 | $52,245 | $58,995 | $75,320 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,300 | $11,700 | $31,510 | $0 | $6,750 | $23,075 |
| Total Invoice | $50,410 | $53,415 | $60,880 | $81,045 | $51,280 | $57,558 | $73,274 |
| Adjustments for Features | -183 | -183 | 0 | -1,891 | -2,635 | -2,635 | -3,080 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,227 | $53,232 | $60,880 | $79,154 | $48,645 | $54,923 | $70,194 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,005 | $10,653 | $28,927 | $0 | $6,278 | $21,549 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 | A6 / S6 |
| Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 | A6 3.0T | A6 4.2 | S6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| 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 bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,740 | $1,740 | $1,540 | $3,605 | $4,370 | $4,370 | $4,845 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $200 | $200 | $0 | $2,065 | $2,830 | $2,830 | $3,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -183 | -183 | 0 | -1,891 | -2,635 | -2,635 | -3,080 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | A6 / S6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 111.9 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 193.5 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 4,124 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 9% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 10% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 35% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
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