BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2011 Audi A6 / S6 Audi A6 / S6 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,870

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,204

Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,801

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim550iS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $71,900
Base Invoice $55,585 $66,868
M Sport Package 6,500  
Premium Package 2 2,400  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 650 450
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Around view cameras 800  
Night vision 2,600  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Folding second row seats 475  
Proximity key 1,000  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300  
AWD 2,300  
Sunshade, rear, power   550
Innovation Package   5,650
Comfort Seating Package   1,950
Aluminum trim   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
M Sport Package 5,915  
Premium Package 2 2,185  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Cold Weather Package 590 419
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Around view cameras 730  
Night vision 2,365  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Folding second row seats 430  
Proximity key 910  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185  
AWD 2,115  
Sunshade, rear, power   511
Innovation Package   5,255
Comfort Seating Package   1,813
Aluminum trim   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 24,725 9,075
Options (change) 22,545 8,441
Destination 875 895
Total Price $85,800 $81,870
Total Invoice $79,005 $76,204

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW 5-Series dealer quotes or Audi A6 / S6 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,314
Model Year20112013
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim550iS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$85,800$81,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,800$80,245
Total Invoice$79,005$76,204
Adjustments for Features0-1,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,005$74,691

Return to top

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

Model Year20112013
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim550iS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,490$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,513

Return to top

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

Model Year20112013
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in114.7 in
Length193.1 in193.9 in
Width73.2 in73.8 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.4,398 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.1 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125053%
Total Not Requested110047%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.