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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: $81,995

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $3,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,540

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $3,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim550iS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $75,500
Base Invoice $57,220 $70,217
Luxury Seating Package 2,400  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
Driver Assistance Package 3,500 2,800
Cold Weather Package 1,450 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Night vision 2,600 2,500
Proximity key 1,000  
Aluminum trim 0 0
AWD 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Warm Weather Package   500
Comfort Seating Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Luxury Seating Package 2,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
Driver Assistance Package 3,185 2,604
Cold Weather Package 1,320 467
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Night vision 2,365 2,327
Proximity key 910  
Aluminum trim 0 0
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Warm Weather Package   467
Comfort Seating Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 19,100 8,850
Options (change) 17,425 8,236
Destination 895 925
Total Price $81,995 $85,275
Total Invoice $75,540 $79,378

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,139
Model Year20122015
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$85,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,995$82,375
Total Invoice$75,540$79,378
Adjustments for Features0-2,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,540$76,679

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

Model Year20122015
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 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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$5,415$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,699

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

Model Year20122015
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

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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