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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $96,930

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $8,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,585

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $8,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimS8M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,200 $85,500
Base Invoice $89,465 $78,840
Cold Weather Package 850  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,900 3,500
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600  
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Wood trim   0
Heated second row seats   350
Rear side airbags   385
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   1,000
Heated steering wheel   200
Power door closers   600
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Cold Weather Package 791  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,558 3,185
Rear air vents with automatic controls 557  
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Wood trim   0
Heated second row seats   320
Rear side airbags   350
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   910
Heated steering wheel   180
Power door closers   545
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 6,350 7,605
Options (change) 5,906 6,920
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000
Total Price $105,475 $96,930
Total Invoice $98,296 $89,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,426
Model Year20092009
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimS8M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V10500hp V10
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$105,475$96,930
Adjustments for Features-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,950$96,930
Total Invoice$98,296$89,585
Adjustments for Features-3,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,011$89,585

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092009
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimS8M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,475$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2850

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092009
ModelA8 / S85-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in113.7 in
Length199.3 in191.1 in
Width74.6 in72.7 in
Height56.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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