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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $91,995

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $14,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,620

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $12,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S85-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,100 $83,900 $112,500 $90,200
Base Invoice $69,844 $78,028 $104,627 $83,165
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800  
Warm Weather Package 1,700 1,700    
Premium Package 4,000 4,000    
Luxury Package 4,200 4,200    
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 3,000 2,200
Wood trim     0 0
Executive Package       5,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       3,500
Cold Weather Package 744 744 744  
Warm Weather Package 1,582 1,582    
Premium Package 3,720 3,720    
Luxury Package 3,906 3,906    
Night vision 2,139 2,139 2,139 2,365
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,000
Wood trim     0 0
Executive Package       5,005
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       3,185
Options (change) 16,000 16,000 6,100 13,800
Options (change) 14,881 14,881 5,673 12,555
Destination 895 895 895 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $91,995 $100,795 $119,495 $106,225
Total Invoice $85,620 $93,804 $111,195 $97,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,628
Model Year2014201420142013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S85-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21265/40-19
Total Price$91,995$100,795$119,495$106,225
Adjustments for Features-2,475-2,475-4,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,520$98,320$114,870$106,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$25,350$0
Total Invoice$85,620$93,804$111,195$97,945
Adjustments for Features-2,303-2,303-4,3040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,317$91,501$106,891$97,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,184$23,574$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2014201420142013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S85-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0 
Remote app   $25
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Wide-view rear camera  $0 
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, remote   $200
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$7,800$7,800$9,950$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$2,475$4,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,303-2,303-4,3040

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142013
ModelA8 / S85-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in116.9 in
Length202.2 in193.1 in
Width76.7 in73.2 in
Height57.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,366 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 Legroom37.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
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
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested242580%
Total Not Requested60020%

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