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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: $74,700

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $3,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,545

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI   
Difference: $4,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim540dA6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $59,500
Base Invoice $58,340 $55,337
Premium Tier 2,300  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Night vision 2,300 2,500
Executive Tier 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Temporary spare tire 150  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 500
Heated second row seats 350  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Prestige Package   4,200
Comfort Seating Package   3,450
Driver Assistance Package   2,550
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Tier 2,115  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Night vision 2,115 2,327
Executive Tier 1,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 536
Temporary spare tire 140  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 467
Heated second row seats 320  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Prestige Package   3,906
Comfort Seating Package   3,209
Driver Assistance Package   2,371
Cold Weather Package   467
Options (change) 15,595 14,275
Options (change) 14,345 13,283
Destination 995 925
Total Price $78,590 $74,700
Total Invoice $73,680 $69,545

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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: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,486
Model Year20182016
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim540dA6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp I6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG25/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$78,590$74,700
Adjustments for Features-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,765$74,700
Total Invoice$73,680$69,545
Adjustments for Features-2,6490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,031$69,545

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

Model Year20182016
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 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power door closers$300 
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, 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 
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 
SD Card slot $25
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 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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,990$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6490

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

Model Year20182016
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 Weight4,209 lb.4,277 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

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
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%
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Interior lights, additional0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested210072%
Total Not Requested82528%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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