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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: $74,460

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $24,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014202020202020
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8530i540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,100 $83,900 $112,500 $53,900 $59,450 $76,650
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800      
Premium Package 4,000 4,000        
Luxury Package 4,200 4,200        
Warm Weather Package 1,700 1,700        
Driver Assistance Package 3,250 3,250        
Sport Plus Package 3,500 3,500        
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 3,000 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim     0     0
Premium Tier       2,300 2,300  
Executive Tier       2,100 2,100  
Driving Assistance Package       1,700 1,700 1,700
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575 575
Luxury Seating Package       1,600 1,600 1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery       2,450 1,000 1,000
Luxury Design       500 500  
Dynamic Handling Package       1,950    
Heated second row seats       350 350  
Heated steering wheel       190 190  
Synthetic suede headliner       650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550  
Temporary spare tire       150 150 150
Active steering         1,150  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         700  
Parking Assistance Package           700
Heated front seats           500
Executive Package           1,200
Cold Weather Package 744 744 744      
Premium Package 3,720 3,720        
Luxury Package 3,906 3,906        
Warm Weather Package 1,582 1,582        
Driver Assistance Package 3,023 3,023        
Sport Plus Package 3,257 3,257        
Night vision 2,139 2,139 2,139 2,115 2,115 2,115
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,025 2,025 2,025
Wood trim     0     0
Premium Tier       2,115 2,115  
Executive Tier       1,930 1,930  
Driving Assistance Package       1,565 1,565 1,565
Sunshade, rear, power       530 530 525
Luxury Seating Package       1,470 1,470 1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery       2,255 920 920
Luxury Design       460 460  
Dynamic Handling Package       1,795    
Heated second row seats       320 320  
Heated steering wheel       175 175  
Synthetic suede headliner       600 600 600
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505  
Temporary spare tire       140 140 140
Active steering         1,060  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         645  
Parking Assistance Package           645
Heated front seats           455
Executive Package           1,105
Options (change) 22,750 22,750 6,100 19,565 18,015 12,175
Options (change) 21,161 21,161 5,673 18,000 16,575 11,200
Destination 895 895 895 995 995 995
Total Price $98,745 $107,545 $119,495 $74,460 $78,460 $89,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,664
Model Year201420142014202020202020
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8530i540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8248hp I4335hp I6523hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$98,745$107,545$119,495$74,460$78,460$89,820
Adjustments for Features-2,000-2,000-700-200-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,745$105,545$118,795$74,260$78,260$89,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$22,050$0$4,000$15,560

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

Model Year201420142014202020202020
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8530i540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700  $1700
RWD   $0$0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app   $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50$50
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Hill descent control     $250
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  $500
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit  $0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0
Gesture control system   $100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  $50
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls     $0
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals     $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,125$10,125$8,825$8,325$8,325$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$2,000$700$200$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,861-1,861-651-52-450

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

Model Year20142020
ModelA8 / S85-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in117.1 in
Length202.2 in194.6 in
Width76.7 in73.5 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,366 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft318.7 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

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 530i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested175054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

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