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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: $61,167

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $4,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA6
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $49,900
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
M Sport Design 4,900   4,900    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   475
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190    
Premium Tier   2,300      
Luxury Seating Package       1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
Heated front seats       500  
Wood trim       0  
Innovation Package         5,800
Prestige Package         6,880
Sport Package         1,000
Cold Weather Package         450
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
M Sport Design 4,510   4,510    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335      
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930 1,930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505   443
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175    
Premium Tier   2,115      
Luxury Seating Package       1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery       920  
Heated front seats       455  
Wood trim       0  
Innovation Package         5,394
Prestige Package         6,398
Sport Package         930
Cold Weather Package         418
Options (change) 13,690 10,940 12,240 6,850 14,605
Options (change) 12,595 10,060 11,260 6,300 13,583
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $68,585 $61,167 $72,685 $84,495 $65,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,318
Model Year20202020202020202012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA6
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6523hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$68,585$61,167$72,685$84,495$65,380
Adjustments for Features-700-175-700-3,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,885$60,992$71,985$81,395$65,380
Cost Above Minimum$6,893$0$10,993$20,403$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year20202020202020202012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA6
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Animal detection, night$50$50$50$50 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack $0   
3.5 kW onboard charger $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 $0$0 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, remote    $200
Gesture control system$100$100$100  
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,365$6,840$7,365$9,765$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$175$700$3,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-141-19-120-2740

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year20202012
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 Weight3,747 lb.3,683 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 530i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested330080%
Total Not Requested80020%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested341572%
Total Not Requested130028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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