BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2012 Audi A6 / S6 Audi A6 / S6 2018

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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: $82,695

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,175

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim550iS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $71,900
Base Invoice $57,220 $66,868
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
Luxury Seating Package 2,400  
Driver Assistance Package 3,500 2,000
Cold Weather Package 1,450 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Convenience Package 1,700  
Night vision 2,600 2,500
AWD 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Prestige Package   2,500
Comfort Seating Package   1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
Luxury Seating Package 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 3,185 1,860
Cold Weather Package 1,320 467
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Convenience Package 1,545  
Night vision 2,365 2,326
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Prestige Package   2,326
Comfort Seating Package   1,722
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 19,800 9,925
Options (change) 18,060 9,237
Destination 895 975
Total Price $82,695 $82,800
Total Invoice $76,175 $77,080

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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: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,352
Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim550iS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/35-20
Total Price$82,695$82,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,695$80,375
Total Invoice$76,175$77,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,175$74,823

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

Model Year20122018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers$300 
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, steering-based $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,040$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,257

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

Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in114.6 in
Length193.1 in194.2 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length 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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