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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: $70,975

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $6,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,076

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $6,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim540dA6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $58,700
Base Invoice $58,340 $54,592
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Night vision 2,300 2,500
Executive Tier 2,100  
M Sport Design 4,500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Heated second row seats 350  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Cold Weather Package   500
Sport Package   1,200
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Prestige Package   3,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Night vision 2,115 2,327
Executive Tier 1,930  
M Sport Design 4,140  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Heated second row seats 320  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 511
Cold Weather Package   467
Sport Package   1,116
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Prestige Package   3,534
Options (change) 14,115 11,350
Options (change) 12,985 10,559
Destination 995 925
Total Price $77,110 $70,975
Total Invoice $72,320 $66,076

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,469
Model Year20182015
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim540dA6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp I6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG24/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$77,110$70,975
Adjustments for Features-4,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,085$70,975
Total Invoice$72,320$66,076
Adjustments for Features-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,545$66,076

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

Model Year20182015
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim540dA6 3.0 TDI
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 door closers$300 
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, front$25 
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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Gesture control system$100 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,990$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7750

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

Model Year20182015
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 Weight4,209 lb.4,178 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 540d

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested135055%
Total Not Requested112545%

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