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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: $64,080

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $32,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,640

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $31,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelA85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600
Base Invoice $73,237 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930
Cold Weather Package 800     750
Driver Assistance Package 3,000      
Convenience Package 2,900      
Sport Package 5,900 2,900 2,900 4,700
Night vision 2,300 2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather door panel trim 750      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950      
Sunshades, second row, power 750      
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575
Premium Package   950 750  
Value Package   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Active steering   1,400 1,400 1,400
Lane departure warning   950 950 950
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Rear side airbags   385 385 385
Heated second row seats   350 350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500
Cold Weather Package 744     685
Driver Assistance Package 2,790      
Convenience Package 2,698      
Sport Package 5,487 2,640 2,640 4,275
Night vision 2,139 1,695 1,695 1,695
Leather door panel trim 699      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883      
Sunshades, second row, power 699      
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525
Premium Package   865 685  
Value Package   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135 2,135 2,135
Active steering   1,230 1,230 1,230
Lane departure warning   865 865 865
Proximity key   910 910 910
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Heated second row seats   320 320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     455 455
Options (change) 17,350 17,255 16,655 15,805
Options (change) 16,139 15,310 14,765 13,985
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $96,975 $64,080 $68,780 $77,280
Total Invoice $90,251 $58,640 $62,970 $70,790

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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: $24,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,021
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelA85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT8M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-20245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$96,975$64,080$68,780$77,280
Adjustments for Features-8,1550-1,050-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,820$64,080$67,730$77,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650$13,100
Total Invoice$90,251$58,640$62,970$70,790
Adjustments for Features-7,5900-961-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,661$58,640$62,009$70,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,369$12,058

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201020102010
ModelA85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300   
Power trunk closer$350   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Pedestrian detection, night$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
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   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,955$1,800$2,850$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,155$0$1,050$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5900-961-92

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122010
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 Weight4,410 lb.3,506 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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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 controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested85057%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000Yes
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested160052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested115053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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