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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: $82,575

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $4,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,855

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $2,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelA85-Series
TrimA8M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $81,200
Base Invoice $73,237 $74,070
Premium Package 2,000  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950  
Xenon HID headlights   800
Rear side airbags   385
Satellite radio   595
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Premium Package 1,860  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883  
Xenon HID headlights   730
Rear side airbags   350
Satellite radio   540
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 2,950 1,780
Options (change) 2,743 1,620
Destination 875 695
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $82,575 $86,675
Total Invoice $76,855 $79,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,639
Model Year20122006
ModelA85-Series
TrimA8M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/40-19
Total Price$82,575$86,675
Adjustments for Features-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,160$86,675
Total Invoice$76,855$79,385
Adjustments for Features-4,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,746$79,385

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelA85-Series
TrimA8M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,065$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1090

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelA85-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in113.7 in
Length202.2 in191.1 in
Width76.7 in72.7 in
Height57.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,729 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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