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Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $88,945

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i   
Difference: $17,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,965

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i   
Difference: $16,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelA85-Series Gran Turismo
TrimA8 L550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $78,120 $60,900
Premium Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Executive Rear Seat Package 12,500  
Night vision 2,300 2,600
Heated steering wheel 300  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300  
Cold Weather Package   950
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Sport Package   1,200
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,500
Luxury Seating Package   1,500
Convenience Package   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200
AWD   2,300
Premium Package 1,860  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Executive Rear Seat Package 11,626  
Night vision 2,139 2,365
Heated steering wheel 279  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209  
Cold Weather Package   865
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Sport Package   1,090
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,185
Luxury Seating Package   1,365
Convenience Package   1,545
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000
AWD   2,115
Options (change) 21,400 21,050
Options (change) 19,903 19,170
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $106,275 $88,945
Total Invoice $98,898 $81,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,025
Model Year20112012
ModelA85-Series Gran Turismo
TrimA8 L550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine372hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$106,275$88,945
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,225$88,945
Total Invoice$98,898$81,965
Adjustments for Features-1,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,990$81,965

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20112012
ModelA85-Series Gran Turismo
TrimA8 L550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,625$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9080

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20112012
ModelA85-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.9 in120.7 in
Length207.4 in196.8 in
Width76.7 in74.8 in
Height57.9 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,453 lb.5,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.260.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
AC power outlet100No
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested125031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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