Is the 2012 Audi A6 2.0 TSI the cheapest luxury car that money can buy?

The new 528i from the new BMW 5-Series is priced at $45,050. This elegant and comfortable German saloon offers 240 hp for relaxed highway cruising or dynamic driving. However, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced at $49,400 for the E350 that’s powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 268 hp. The 2012 Audi A6 is
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jeffy210 - 6/22/2011 11:05:32 PM

+14 Boost

As much as I love German cars, base price means nothing as they nickel and dime you to death with the options. :-\

BondMI6 - 6/23/2011 2:36:49 AM

+11 Boost

Exactly- a 49k 3.0TFSI could easily fetch up to 65k with all options.

bmwdrvr - 6/23/2011 9:08:51 AM

+7 Boost

higher than that Edmunds just tested one at $71,000 rediculous...

AUDIMAN4 - 6/23/2011 2:47:41 AM

+2 Boost

In a few years, and in time for the current 5-series mid-cycle refesh, BMW is dropping the naturally aspirated six in favor of a turbo charged four. This shall match up nicelyvwith Audi's 2.0 TSI powerplant

Bmw8ter - 6/23/2011 7:13:30 AM

-1 Boost

My parents have a 2008 BMW 528xi with all options. And for a car that easily costed north of $40k, it certainly doesn't feel like it's anywhere near that worth. My biggest gripes are the Inline6 engine feels anemic, and the little plastic shifter that they're using now has to be the cheapest feeling piece of crap ever; I feel like it's going to break off in my hand every time I put it in gear.

sogac6 - 6/23/2011 8:50:53 AM

+4 Boost

For that price I can get a fully loaded 2012 Genesis 3.8, which imo is the better vehicle.