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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: $121,595

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $19,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $113,735

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $17,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimS8 PlusM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $102,600
Base Invoice $107,788 $96,100
Dynamic Package 9,000  
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package 7,500  
Executive Plus Package 2,800  
Night vision 2,300 2,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 2,200
Executive Package   4,000
Sunroof   0
Ceramic brake rotors   8,500
Wood trim   0
Dynamic Package 8,370  
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package 6,976  
Executive Plus Package 2,604  
Night vision 2,140 2,115
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,025
Executive Package   3,680
Sunroof   0
Ceramic brake rotors   7,820
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 24,600 17,000
Options (change) 22,880 15,640
Destination 975 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $141,475 $121,595
Total Invoice $131,643 $113,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,568
Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimS8 PlusM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/24 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21275/40-19
Total Price$141,475$121,595
Adjustments for Features-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,960$121,595
Total Invoice$131,643$113,735
Adjustments for Features-2,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,303$113,735

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimS8 PlusM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)$100 
Carbon fiber mirror housings$100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Gesture control system $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Metal pedals $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,290$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3400

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S85-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in117.1 in
Length202.6 in194.6 in
Width76.7 in73.5 in
Height57.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,685 lb.4,370 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 S8 Plus

Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested4000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)100No
Carbon fiber mirror housings100No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested155079%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
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
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested212579%
Total Not Requested57521%

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