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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,050

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $5,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,250

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $5,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA6
Trim525i530i550i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $46,408
Premium Package 2,000 1,800    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 450
Premium Sound Package 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700    
Xenon HID headlights 800   800  
Satellite radio 595 595 595  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 350
Heated second row seats 350 350 350  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package       2,500
Prestige Package       6,880
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Premium Package 1,820 1,640    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 418
Premium Sound Package 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635    
Xenon HID headlights 730   730  
Satellite radio 540 540 540  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 325
Heated second row seats 320 320 320  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package       2,327
Prestige Package       6,398
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443
Options (change) 12,855 11,855 10,155 10,655
Options (change) 11,700 10,790 9,245 9,911
Destination 695 695 695 875
Total Price $56,050 $59,350 $68,250 $61,430
Total Invoice $51,250 $54,255 $62,355 $57,194

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A6 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series 525i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $726
Model Year2006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA6
Trim525i530i550i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13420, 13420, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$56,050$59,350$68,250$61,430
Adjustments for Features000-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,050$59,350$68,250$55,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$12,200$0
Total Invoice$51,250$54,255$62,355$57,194
Adjustments for Features000-5,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,250$54,255$62,355$51,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$11,105$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year2006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA6
Trim525i530i550i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$1,490$1,490$1,490$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments000-5,218

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in114.7 in
Length191.1 in193.9 in
Width72.7 in73.8 in
Height57.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested270057%
Total Not Requested201543%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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