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Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $81,545 BMW 5-Series 550i | ||
| Difference: $14,530 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $75,125 BMW 5-Series 550i | ||
| Difference: $14,289 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 | 5-Series |
| Trim | A8 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $78,750 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $73,237 | $57,220 |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | 1,700 |
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | 1,450 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 950 | |
| Night vision | 2,300 | 2,600 |
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 3,000 | 2,200 |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 750 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | |
| Sport Package | 2,600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | |
| Ski sack | 150 | |
| AWD | 2,300 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,698 | 1,545 |
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | 1,320 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | |
| Premium Package | 1,860 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 883 | |
| Night vision | 2,139 | 2,365 |
| Leather door panel trim | 699 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,790 | 2,000 |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 699 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | |
| Sport Package | 2,365 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | |
| Ski sack | 135 | |
| AWD | 2,115 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 16,450 | 18,650 |
| Options (change) | 15,302 | 17,010 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 |
| Total Price | $96,075 | $81,545 |
| Total Invoice | $89,414 | $75,125 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,930 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,869 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 | 5-Series |
| Trim | A8 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 372hp V8 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/21 MPG | 16/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $96,075 | $81,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,600 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $93,475 | $81,545 |
| Total Invoice | $89,414 | $75,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,420 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $86,994 | $75,125 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 | 5-Series |
| Trim | A8 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,950 | $4,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,600 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,420 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 202.2 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,729 lb. | 4,519 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.7 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
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