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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: $65,450

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $3,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,942

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T   
Difference: $4,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim540iA6 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,450 $58,700
Base Invoice $53,180 $54,592
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  
Cold Weather Package 800 500
AWD 2,300  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 575
Driver Assistance Package   2,000
Prestige Package   2,700
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  
Cold Weather Package 735 467
AWD 2,140  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 536
Driver Assistance Package   1,860
Prestige Package   2,512
Options (change) 11,675 5,775
Options (change) 10,770 5,375
Destination 995 975
Total Price $69,120 $65,450
Total Invoice $64,945 $60,942

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,936
Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim540iA6 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6340hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$69,120$65,450
Adjustments for Features-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,920$65,450
Total Invoice$64,945$60,942
Adjustments for Features-2,0670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,878$60,942

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

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim540iA6 3.0T
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 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
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 
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, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
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 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Total Value of Features$8,415$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0670

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

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in114.6 in
Length194.6 in194.2 in
Width73.5 in73.8 in
Height58.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,156 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 liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%
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 A6 3.0T

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested175085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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