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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: $101,425

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $4,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,580

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $4,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimS8M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,200 $90,200
Base Invoice $89,465 $83,165
Cold Weather Package 850  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,900 3,500
Executive Package   5,500
Wood trim   0
Cold Weather Package 791  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 557  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,558 3,185
Executive Package   5,005
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 6,350 9,000
Options (change) 5,906 8,190
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 2,100 1,300
Total Price $105,475 $101,425
Total Invoice $98,296 $93,580

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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: $4,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,707
Model Year20092013
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimS8M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V10560hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20265/40-19
Total Price$105,475$101,425
Adjustments for Features-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,465$101,425
Total Invoice$98,296$93,580
Adjustments for Features-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,287$93,580

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

Model Year20092013
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Ski sack$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,975$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-90

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20092013
ModelA8 / S85-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in116.9 in
Length199.3 in193.1 in
Width74.6 in73.2 in
Height56.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft318.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested182560%
Total Not Requested120040%

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