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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: $74,800

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $8,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,170

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $7,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim540iS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,450 $71,900
Base Invoice $53,180 $66,868
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400  
Premium Package 1,950  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 550
Night vision 2,300  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 800 450
AWD 2,300  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 500
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 475
Innovation Package   5,650
Comfort Seating Package   1,950
LED headlights   1,400
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290  
Premium Package 1,795  
Sunshade, rear, power 530 511
Night vision 2,115  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Cold Weather Package 735 419
AWD 2,140  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 467
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 443
Innovation Package   5,255
Comfort Seating Package   1,813
LED headlights   1,302
Options (change) 17,355 10,975
Options (change) 15,995 10,210
Destination 995 895
Total Price $74,800 $83,770
Total Invoice $70,170 $77,973

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,460
Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim540iS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6420hp V8
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$74,800$83,770
Adjustments for Features-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,100$83,770
Total Invoice$70,170$77,973
Adjustments for Features-6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,513$77,973

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

Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim540iS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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 
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 prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Side collision intervention$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view rear camera $0
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
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 
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 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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,990$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6570

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

Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
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.4,398 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 camera150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 system150Yes
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested430098%
Total Not Requested1002%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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