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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: $63,690

Audi A6 4.2   
Difference: $8,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,651

Audi A6 4.2   
Difference: $7,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
Model5-SeriesA6
Trim550i4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $53,770
Base Invoice $55,585 $49,559
Premium Package 2 2,400  
Cold Weather Package 1,050 400
Multicontour seats 1,300  
Folding second row seats 475  
Ski sack 150  
Proximity key 1,000  
AWD 2,300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Technology Package   3,800
Navigation system   1,800
Sunshade, rear, power   400
Front sport buckets   500
Heated steering wheel   200
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Premium Package 2 2,185  
Cold Weather Package 955 364
Multicontour seats 1,185  
Folding second row seats 430  
Ski sack 135  
Proximity key 910  
AWD 2,115  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Technology Package   3,458
Navigation system   1,638
Sunshade, rear, power   364
Front sport buckets   455
Heated steering wheel   182
Adaptive cruise control   1,911
Options (change) 11,075 9,200
Options (change) 10,100 8,372
Destination 875 720
Total Price $72,150 $63,690
Total Invoice $66,560 $58,651

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,704
Model Year20112006
Model5-SeriesA6
Trim550i4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-17
Total Price$72,150$63,690
Adjustments for Features-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,760$63,690
Total Invoice$66,560$58,651
Adjustments for Features-2,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,355$58,651

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year20112006
Model5-SeriesA6
Trim550i4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$6,305$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2050

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year20112006
Model5-SeriesA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.9 in
Length193.1 in193.5 in
Width73.2 in73.1 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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