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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: $69,145

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $19,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim528i535i550iS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $73,900
Premium Package 2,250 1,000    
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300    
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500 2,000
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Around view cameras 800 800    
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   575
Proximity key 1,000 1,000    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300    
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500  
Sport Package     2,600 3,900
Convenience Package     1,700  
Comfort Seating Package       1,850
Prestige Package       2,500
Premium Package 2,050 910    
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185    
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185 1,860
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320 467
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Around view cameras 730 730    
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   536
Proximity key 910 910    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185    
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475  
Sport Package     2,365 3,628
Convenience Package     1,545  
Comfort Seating Package       1,722
Prestige Package       2,326
Options (change) 21,350 20,100 19,250 13,825
Options (change) 19,445 18,305 17,540 12,865
Destination 895 895 895 995
Total Price $69,145 $73,495 $82,145 $88,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 S6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,466
Model Year2012201220122020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim528i535i550iS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8444hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19255/40-20
Total Price$69,145$73,495$82,145$88,720
Adjustments for Features00-750-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,145$73,495$81,395$84,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$12,250$0

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

Model Year2012201220122020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim528i535i550iS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers  $300 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
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$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,965$4,965$5,715$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$750$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments00-691-656

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

Model Year20122020
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in115.1 in
Length193.1 in194.4 in
Width73.2 in74.3 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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

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%
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%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

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