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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: $64,470

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $15,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102021202120212021
ModelA85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8530i540iM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $54,200 $59,450 $76,800 $103,500
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600        
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500 650 650 650  
Leather door panel trim 750        
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300    
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575  
Luxury Seating Package   1,600 1,600 1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,450 1,000 1,000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 700    
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550    
Heated front seats       500  
Executive Package       1,200 4,000
Wood trim       0 0
Sunroof         0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 558        
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396 600 600 600  
Leather door panel trim 699        
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115    
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 525  
Luxury Seating Package   1,470 1,470 1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,255 920 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 645    
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505    
Heated front seats       455  
Executive Package       1,105 3,680
Wood trim       0 0
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 4,350 9,275 7,525 5,275 4,000
Options (change) 4,049 8,535 6,925 4,850 3,680
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $79,725 $64,470 $67,970 $83,070 $109,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,696
Model Year20102021202120212021
ModelA85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8530i540iM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8248hp I4335hp I6 H523hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$79,725$64,470$67,970$83,070$109,495
Adjustments for Features-1,26000-3,925-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,465$64,470$67,970$79,145$102,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,500$14,675$38,475

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102021202120212021
ModelA85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8530i540iM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700  $1700 
RWD $0$0  
4WD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers$300  $300$300
Remote app $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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control   $250$250
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $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    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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  
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls   $0 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,050$5,790$5,790$9,715$12,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$0$0$3,925$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,17300-276-339

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102021
ModelA85-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in117.1 in
Length199.3 in195.8 in
Width74.6 in73.5 in
Height56.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,766 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested142553%
Total Not Requested127547%

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