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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: $73,020

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $21,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,450

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $19,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S85-Series5-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,400 $86,400 $114,900 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $71,982 $80,352 $106,858 $48,295 $53,180
Premium Package 3,950 3,950   2,300 1,950
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 800 800
Sport Plus Package 3,700 3,700      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,100    
Night vision 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
Wood trim     0    
Driver Assistance Plus II       1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package       1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package       1,400 1,400
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575
Luxury Seating Package       1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000 1,000
Lighting Package       1,050  
Luxury Package       500 500
Active steering       1,150 1,150
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000  
Power door closers       600 600
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700 700
Temporary spare tire       150 150
Premium Package 3,673 3,673   2,115 1,795
Cold Weather Package 697 697 697 735 735
Sport Plus Package 3,442 3,442      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 1,954    
Night vision 2,139 2,139 2,139 2,115 2,115
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,025 2,025
Wood trim     0    
Driver Assistance Plus II       1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package       1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package       1,290 1,290
Sunshade, rear, power       530 530
Luxury Seating Package       1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery       920 920
Lighting Package       965  
Luxury Package       460 460
Active steering       1,060 1,060
Adaptive dampers - electrical       920  
Power door closers       550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645 645
Temporary spare tire       140 140
Options (change) 15,950 15,950 8,150 20,825 18,425
Options (change) 14,834 14,834 7,580 19,160 16,955
Destination 925 925 925 995 995
Total Price $94,275 $103,275 $123,975 $73,020 $75,870
Total Invoice $87,741 $96,111 $115,363 $68,450 $71,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,910
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S85-Series5-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6435hp V8520hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20265/40-20265/35-21245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$94,275$103,275$123,975$73,020$75,870
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,700-660-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,275$103,125$122,275$72,360$75,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,850$28,000$0$3,350
Total Invoice$87,741$96,111$115,363$68,450$71,130
Adjustments for Features0-140-1,582-619-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,741$95,971$113,781$67,831$70,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,230$26,040$0$3,149

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

Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S85-Series5-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000$1000
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving   $100$100
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power  $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist   $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Side collision intervention   $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Laminated front side windows  $200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Text dictation   $50$50
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,815$7,965$9,515$8,475$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,700$660$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-1,582-619-150

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

Model Year20152017
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 Capacity21.7 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 Legroom38.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested185083%
Total Not Requested37517%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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