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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,380

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $6,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,936

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $6,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesA6
Trim540i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,450 $49,900
Base Invoice $53,180 $46,408
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400  
Premium Package 1,950  
Night vision 2,300  
Cold Weather Package 800 450
AWD 2,300  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 475
Prestige Package   6,880
Innovation Package   5,800
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290  
Premium Package 1,795  
Night vision 2,115  
Cold Weather Package 735 418
AWD 2,140  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 443
Prestige Package   6,398
Innovation Package   5,394
Options (change) 13,100 13,605
Options (change) 12,080 12,653
Destination 995 875
Total Price $70,545 $64,380
Total Invoice $66,255 $59,936

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,680
Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesA6
Trim540i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6310hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$70,545$64,380
Adjustments for Features-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,670$64,380
Total Invoice$66,255$59,936
Adjustments for Features-3,6390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,616$59,936

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesA6
Trim540i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Side collision intervention$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD changer, remote $200
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,040$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6390

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in114.7 in
Length194.6 in193.9 in
Width73.5 in73.8 in
Height58.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested150071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
LED headlights-500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested-200-26%
Total Not Requested975126%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250No
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested291562%
Total Not Requested180038%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400098%
Total Not Requested1002%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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