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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6 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 Year20122013
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim550iS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $71,900
Base Invoice $57,220 $66,868
Luxury Seating Package 2,400  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
Driver Assistance Package 3,500  
Cold Weather Package 1,450 450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Night vision 2,600  
Proximity key 1,000  
Aluminum trim 0 0
AWD 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sunshade, rear, power   550
Innovation Package   5,650
Comfort Seating Package   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Luxury Seating Package 2,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
Driver Assistance Package 3,185  
Cold Weather Package 1,320 419
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Night vision 2,365  
Proximity key 910  
Aluminum trim 0 0
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sunshade, rear, power   511
Innovation Package   5,255
Comfort Seating Package   1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 19,100 9,075
Options (change) 17,425 8,441
Destination 895 895
Total Price $81,995 $81,870
Total Invoice $75,540 $76,204

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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: $2,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,477
Model Year20122013
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)180, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$81,995$81,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,995$79,570
Total Invoice$75,540$76,204
Adjustments for Features0-2,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,540$74,063

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

Model Year20122013
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 
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$5,015$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,141

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

Model Year20122013
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

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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%
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%
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%
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%

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%

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