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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: $71,720

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $28,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,545

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $26,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelA85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $66,300
Base Invoice $72,587 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $61,675
Cold Weather Package 800 950 950 950 950
Convenience Package 2,350        
Sport Package 5,900        
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Power door closers 550 600 600 600  
LED headlights 1,400 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Leather door panel trim 750        
Sunshades, second row, power 750        
Premium Package   2,600 1,500 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Luxury Seating Package   2,400 2,400 2,400 1,300
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Active steering   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Executive Package         2,950
Cold Weather Package 744 865 865 865 865
Convenience Package 2,185        
Sport Package 5,487        
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Night vision 2,139 2,095 2,095 2,095 2,095
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Power door closers 511 545 545 545  
LED headlights 1,302 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Leather door panel trim 699        
Sunshades, second row, power 699        
Premium Package   2,365 1,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Luxury Seating Package   2,185 2,185 2,185 1,185
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Active steering   1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Executive Package         2,685
Options (change) 20,800 20,525 19,425 19,425 16,825
Options (change) 19,346 18,685 17,685 17,685 15,320
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $99,725 $71,720 $76,270 $77,770 $84,120
Total Invoice $92,808 $66,545 $70,740 $72,120 $77,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,286
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelA85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-20225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$99,725$71,720$76,270$77,770$84,120
Adjustments for Features-1,050000-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,675$71,720$76,270$77,770$82,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$6,050$11,150
Total Invoice$92,808$66,545$70,740$72,120$77,990
Adjustments for Features-977000-1,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,831$66,545$70,740$72,120$76,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,195$5,575$10,286

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelA85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50$50$50$50
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225    
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
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
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Fog light, rear$100    
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls    $0
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,150$6,100$6,100$6,100$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$0$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-977000-1,159

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112016
ModelA85-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in116.9 in
Length202.2 in193.4 in
Width76.7 in73.2 in
Height57.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000Yes
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested135044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested135082%

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