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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison

BMW 5-Series vs Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison:
BMW 5-Series vs Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the 5-Series vs. A6 / S6 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the 5-Series and A6 / S6 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the BMW 5-Series 550i's price is $10,510 lower than the Audi A6 / S6 S6's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the 5-Series vs. A6 / S6 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the BMW 5-Series 550i, the Audi A6 / S6 S6 includes additional features worth $2205. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $2205 adjustment for the Audi A6 / S6 S6's additional features, the BMW 5-Series 550i is $10,510 less than the BMW 5-Series 550i.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 10,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 11,040
Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim550iS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine360hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers420, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17265/35-19
Total Price68,82581,540
Adjustments for Features0-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price68,82579,335
Total Invoice62,88075,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice62,88073,920

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

Price Comparison (MSRP): BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: BMW 5-Series 550i
Difference: 12,715
Lowest Total Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
Difference: 13,095
Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim550iS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price57,40072,350
Base Invoice52,41567,285
Folding second row seats475 
Xenon HID headlights800 
Premium Sound Package1,800 
Navigation system1,800 
Sunshade, rear, power575 
Satellite radio595 
Rear side airbags385350
Adaptive cruise control2,2002,000
Heated second row seats350225
Cold Weather Package750 
Proximity key1,000 
6-speed shiftable automatic0 
Technology Package 3,350
Warm Weather Package 1,190
Folding second row seats 0
Xenon HID headlights 0
Premium Sound Package 0
Navigation system 0
Sunshade, rear, power 0
Satellite radio 0
Rear side airbags 325
Adaptive cruise control 1,860
Heated second row seats 209
Cold Weather Package 0
Proximity key 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 0
Technology Package 3,115
Warm Weather Package 1,106
Total options10,7307,115
Total options9,7706,615
Destination695775
Gas Tax01,300
Total Price68,82581,540
Total Invoice62,88075,975

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

Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim550iS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints $50
Obstacle detection, front$200 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$350 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Solar panel $300
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors $50
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,190$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,055

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

Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.9 in
Length191.1 in193.5 in
Width72.7 in73.1 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
550i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
S6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Rearview monitor200No
Keyless access and ignition250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power sunshade, rear225Yes
Solar sunroof300No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW 5-Series

Price of the BMW 5-Series: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Better than the Lexus I was looking at for a much better handling and more luggage space vehicle.
Price of the BMW 5-Series: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Too expensive for what you get.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 for 60k the 5 series seems a bit pricy compared to what you can get from even an acura TL for instance.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I paid cash, but they do not usually offer incentives on the 5 series. That may have changed in this economy but the 5 series has few incentives.
2006 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very expensive car 90K CDN or 60K USD new. Very pricey for a car.
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed manual RWD		 Compared to the implicit value of Genesis, BMW simply charges too much for what you get...$25K delta just not justifiable.
2001 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 still a high payment
2000 4dr Sedan 282-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Mostly about the depreciation - you will lose money

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Audi A6 / S6

Price of the Audi A6 / S6: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Pricey, especially with options, but no more so than its direct competition. Still cheaper than an equivalent M-B or BMW.
2008 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Not a lot of 26 year olds in my town are driving the car i have so i get looks allll the time. but anyway, Depending how much money you have to put down and make, will determine if u have a 500 $ payment since i was 11k upside down on my trade in.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Price is high...but all cars in this class have a high price. You get what you pay for. :)
2006 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Over $10k more than V70
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Full price - no discounts or concessions
2004 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 it is a pricey car in an absolute sense but a good value vs. bmw 540
2003 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The car is was very expensive, and hence payments high.
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6
6-speed manual AWD		 It can be quite expensive, though a used A6 over 5 years old will drop in price dramatically and become an excellent deal.

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