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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $63,210 BMW 5-Series 530i | |||||||
| Difference: $17,505 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $59,435 BMW 5-Series 530i | |||||||
| Difference: $15,665 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | A8 | S8 | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $70,690 | $93,300 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 |
| Base Invoice | $65,741 | $86,771 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 |
| Ski sack | 175 | 175 | |||||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 2,800 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,500 | ||||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 600 | 600 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,500 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 300 | 300 | 190 | 190 | 190 | ||
| Power door closers | 600 | 600 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 550 | 550 | |||||
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |||
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,200 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,450 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | 700 | 700 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||||
| Executive Package | 1,200 | 4,000 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Ski sack | 164 | 164 | |||||
| Premium Package | 3,045 | 2,605 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,396 | ||||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 557 | 557 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 1,396 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 281 | 281 | 175 | 175 | 175 | ||
| Power door closers | 557 | 557 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | 698 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 490 | 501 | |||||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 530 | 525 | |||
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,105 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,255 | 920 | 920 | 920 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 920 | 645 | 645 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||||
| Executive Package | 1,105 | 3,680 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 9,250 | 5,025 | 9,815 | 8,065 | 8,065 | 5,275 | 4,000 |
| Options (change) | 8,584 | 4,665 | 9,030 | 7,420 | 7,420 | 4,850 | 3,680 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $80,715 | $101,200 | $63,210 | $66,760 | $71,060 | $79,670 | $108,595 |
| Total Invoice | $75,100 | $94,311 | $59,435 | $62,755 | $66,755 | $74,785 | $101,775 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,095 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,353 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | A8 | S8 | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 350hp V8 | 450hp V10 | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 12 | 200, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 265/35-20 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 |
| Total Price | $80,715 | $101,200 | $63,210 | $66,760 | $71,060 | $79,670 | $108,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,410 | -910 | 0 | 0 | -1,950 | -3,625 | -6,250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $79,305 | $100,290 | $63,210 | $66,760 | $69,110 | $76,045 | $102,345 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,985 | $0 | $3,550 | $5,900 | $12,835 | $39,135 |
| Total Invoice | $75,100 | $94,311 | $59,435 | $62,755 | $66,755 | $74,785 | $101,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,312 | -848 | 0 | 0 | -1,832 | -3,403 | -5,857 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $73,788 | $93,463 | $59,435 | $62,755 | $64,923 | $71,382 | $95,918 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,675 | $0 | $3,320 | $5,488 | $11,947 | $36,483 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | A8 | S8 | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Ceramic controls | $0 | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,900 | $7,400 | $6,490 | $6,490 | $8,440 | $10,115 | $12,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,410 | $910 | $0 | $0 | $1,950 | $3,625 | $6,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,312 | -848 | 0 | 0 | -1,832 | -3,403 | -5,857 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 199.3 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,289 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.3 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.6 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Ceramic controls | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 29% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 40% |
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