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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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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 Audi A6 / S6 4.2's price is $4,455 lower than the BMW 5-Series 550i'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 Audi A6 / S6 4.2, the BMW 5-Series 550i includes additional features worth $2325. 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 $2325 adjustment for the BMW 5-Series 550i's additional features, the Audi A6 / S6 4.2 is $4,455 less than the Audi A6 / S6 4.2.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 4,234
Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim550i4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers180, 10330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-17
Total Price68,37061,590
Adjustments for Features-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price66,04561,590
Total Invoice63,12056,740
Adjustments for Features-2,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice60,97456,740

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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: Audi A6 / S6 4.2
Difference: 6,780
Lowest Total Invoice: Audi A6 / S6 4.2
Difference: 6,380
Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim550i4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price62,00053,770
Base Invoice57,22049,559
Cold Weather Package1,450400
Sunshade, rear, power575400
Ski sack150 
Proximity key1,000 
AWD2,300 
Technology Package 3,800
Navigation system 1,800
Front sport buckets 500
Heated steering wheel 200
Cold Weather Package 364
Sunshade, rear, power 364
Ski sack 0
Proximity key 0
AWD 0
Technology Package 3,458
Navigation system 1,638
Front sport buckets 455
Heated steering wheel 182
Total options5,4757,100
Total options5,0056,461
Destination895720
Total Price68,37061,590
Total Invoice63,12056,740

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

Price of the BMW 5-Series: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20084dr 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
20104dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Too expensive for what you get.
20064dr 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.
20064dr 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.
20064dr 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.
20024dr 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.
20014dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		still a high payment
20004dr 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 the Audi A6 / S6

Price of the Audi A6 / S6: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20114dr 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.
20084dr 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.
20064dr 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. :)
20064dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Over $10k more than V70
20054dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Full price - no discounts or concessions
20044dr 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
20034dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		The car is was very expensive, and hence payments high.
20024dr 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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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Trim550i4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Regenerative braking$0 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$100 
Obstacle detection, front$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$100 
iPod integration$150 
Media drive, large$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$350 
Traffic + travel information$50 
Voice control for external devices$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $25
Cornering lights$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,115$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1460

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

Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.9 in
Length193.1 in193.5 in
Width73.2 in73.1 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Exterior temperature gauge50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power sunshade, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Power sunshade, rear225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Manual thigh support, driver50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Keyless access and ignition250Yes
Voice control for HVAC, audio, and/or navigation systems100Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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What Our Members Are Saying about BMW 5-Series Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the BMW 5-Series: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Panel aligment is good, as are interior seams.
2009 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Solid, quiet, sturdy
2008 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Very tight and solid. Nothing cheap about the workmanship.
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Top quality - fit and finish is flawless
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 The fit and finish on my new 528i were excellent. Not a flaw found yet.
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 well put together with good materials
2006 4dr Sedan 174-horsepower 2.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Excellent material and fit everywhere, the desing maybe abit more simplistic that i would like but the material and build is superb. Even a hardcore japanese brand fan -a friend of mine- admitted the build and materials used
2005 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Top quality German manufacturing excellence
2005 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Well made, with quality materials. Definitely a step up from the 3-series I owned previously.
2004 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Materials and workmanship are first-rate.
2003 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Top quality throughout, very few shortcuts
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 This car is extremely high quality with tight panel fits and soft touch materials.
Materials and Workmanship of the BMW 5-Series: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 I drove both the 3 & 5 series - 328x is far too small inside & materials are worse than my Honda Pilot. The 5 series was a lot better, about as good as my Jetta, but no close to the quality of the Audi (which was $30000 less).
2002 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Electrical and cooling system are a joke

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What Our Members Are Saying about Audi A6 / S6 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Audi A6 / S6: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Tiny, precise, panel gaps in both the interior and exterior. Quiet ride, fantastic interior - period.
2010 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very well assembled with top notch materials
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Interior quality amazing. All switches are damped, very high quality soft touch plastics, fabric panels. Quiet smooth ride, with plenty of power and excellent all-weather handling. Superb ski car.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Excellent. Every year their cars somehow get better and better.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Soft, supple leather, stitched really well. Everything feels solid in my hand.
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Fit and finish was top quality
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Top class material. Everything looks new still after 3 years and zero creaks and groan. It is clear that the designer has put their heart when they design this cabin.
2004 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Reputation for quality - interiors especially look very high class.
2003 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Solid, wear well, continue to look good with wear.
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 All of the German brands have a reputation for excellent build quality and usually offer the newest safety and convenience features. Audi has always been known for the safety and security of its Quattro all-wheel drive system.
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6
6-speed manual AWD		 high quality materials used throughout.
2002 4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Interior trim, fit and finish are excellent, except for the rubber on the side light switch, temperature control switches which is peeling off. Car has 63k miles and in many respects feels like new. Sporty and luxurious at the same time.
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6
6-speed manual AWD		 The car is built using only high-quality materials and is extremely well-made. Audi even has a lifetime rust warranty on the body of the car. Regardless of its age or warranty status, Audi will repair/replace ANY rusted body panels at their expense.
2002 4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Subtle luxury
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Perfect fit and finish throughout
Materials and Workmanship of the Audi A6 / S6: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Actually I wouldnt know because i have not had to take it to a Audi Shop for anything serious. I do always have to reset my auto power windows and the service engine is on alot,the gas gage sometimes doesnt move, and seems like the fan in running all time
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Audi woud not try to repair until a system or part totally failed. I was eventualy informed that they wait to replace something that fails so they can send it back to the manufacturer for a credit.

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