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

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Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,850

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $21,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,980

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $20,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelA85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400
Base Invoice $69,331 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415
Cold Weather Package 800 750 750 750
Technology Package 1,500      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600      
Premium Sound Package   1,800 1,800 1,800
Sport Package (AWD)   700    
Premium Package   2,000 1,800  
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   800   800
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575
Obstacle detection, rear   700 700  
Heated second row seats   350 350 350
Rear side airbags   385 385 385
Satellite radio   595 595 595
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200 2,200
Comfort seats     1,200 1,200
Cold Weather Package 744 685 685 685
Technology Package 1,396      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 558      
Premium Sound Package   1,640 1,640 1,640
Sport Package (AWD)   635    
Premium Package   1,820 1,640  
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640
Xenon HID headlights   730   730
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear   635 635  
Heated second row seats   320 320 320
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Satellite radio   540 540 540
Proximity key   910 910 910
Adaptive cruise control   2,000 2,000 2,000
Comfort seats     1,090 1,090
Options (change) 2,900 13,655 13,155 11,455
Options (change) 2,698 12,430 11,975 10,430
Destination 825 695 695 695
Total Price $78,275 $56,850 $60,650 $69,550
Total Invoice $72,854 $51,980 $55,440 $63,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 525i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,833
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelA85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12420, 13420, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$78,275$56,850$60,650$69,550
Adjustments for Features-6,4900-550-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,785$56,850$60,100$69,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,250$12,150
Total Invoice$72,854$51,980$55,440$63,540
Adjustments for Features-6,0410-503-502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,813$51,980$54,937$63,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,957$11,058

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2010200620062006
ModelA85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300   
Power trunk closer$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,165$675$1,225$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,490$0$550$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0410-503-502

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102006
ModelA85-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.3,429 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 A8

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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