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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: $107,925

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $4,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $100,434

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $3,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelA85-Series
TrimA8M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $92,900
Base Invoice $73,237 $85,650
Cold Weather Package 800  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Night vision 2,300 2,600
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950  
Sport Package 5,900  
Full Leather Package 7,100  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
LED headlights 1,600 1,900
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 2,200
Executive Package   5,500
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Rear spoiler   0
Cold Weather Package 744  
Convenience Package 2,698  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Night vision 2,139 2,365
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883  
Sport Package 5,487  
Full Leather Package 6,604  
Sunshades, second row, power 699  
LED headlights 1,488 1,730
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,000
Executive Package   5,005
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 28,300 17,600
Options (change) 26,322 16,015
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $107,925 $112,725
Total Invoice $100,434 $103,890

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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: $7,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,945
Model Year20122014
ModelA85-Series
TrimA8M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-20265/40-19
Total Price$107,925$112,725
Adjustments for Features-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,250$112,725
Total Invoice$100,434$103,890
Adjustments for Features-2,4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,945$103,890

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122014
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
In-vehicle Internet $150
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,375$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4890

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122014
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 door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000No
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Total Requested165054%
Total Not Requested140046%
Full Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested232573%
Total Not Requested85027%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

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