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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: $64,780

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $57,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,170

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $54,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelA8 / S85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS8 Plus528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800
Base Invoice $107,788 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 750
Driver Assistance Package 2,100      
Wood trim 0      
Night vision 2,300 2,200 2,200 2,200
Multicontour seats   1,200    
Premium Package   2,400 2,200  
Navigation system   1,900 1,900 1,900
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575
Obstacle detection, rear   700 700  
Xenon HID headlights   800    
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250
Heated second row seats   350 350 350
HD radio   350 350 350
Rear side airbags   385 385 385
iPod integration   400 400 400
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Head-up display (HUD)   1,200 1,200 1,200
Lane departure warning   500 500 500
Active steering   1,400 1,400 1,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500
Sport Package     2,900 4,700
Cold Weather Package 698 685 685 685
Driver Assistance Package 1,954      
Wood trim 0      
Night vision 2,140 1,695 1,695 1,695
Multicontour seats   1,090    
Premium Package   2,185 2,000  
Navigation system   1,730 1,730 1,730
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear   635 635  
Xenon HID headlights   730    
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230
Heated second row seats   320 320 320
HD radio   315 315 315
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
iPod integration   365 365 365
Proximity key   910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD)   1,010 1,010 1,010
Lane departure warning   455 455 455
Active steering   1,230 1,230 1,230
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     455 455
Sport Package     2,640 4,275
Options (change) 5,150 19,355 20,555 19,455
Options (change) 4,792 17,135 18,225 17,225
Destination 950 825 825 825
Total Price $122,000 $64,780 $71,180 $79,080
Total Invoice $113,530 $59,170 $65,045 $72,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,617
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelA8 / S85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS8 Plus528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT8M6M6M6
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)275/35-21225/50-17245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$122,000$64,780$71,180$79,080
Adjustments for Features-11,5450-750-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,455$64,780$70,430$78,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,650$13,550
Total Invoice$113,530$59,170$65,045$72,325
Adjustments for Features-10,7430-685-686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,787$59,170$64,360$71,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,190$12,469

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

Model Year2017200820082008
ModelA8 / S85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS8 Plus528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Power door closers$300   
Power trunk closer$350   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50   
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Pedestrian detection, night$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150   
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
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   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
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   
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
LED headlights$1000   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
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   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,445$1,900$2,650$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,545$0$750$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,7430-685-686

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

Model Year20172008
ModelA8 / S85-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in113.7 in
Length202.6 in191.1 in
Width76.7 in72.7 in
Height57.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 tires200No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested85040%
Total Not Requested130060%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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