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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: $88,675

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $28,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,205

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $27,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimS8 PlusM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $81,200
Base Invoice $107,788 $74,070
Xenon HID headlights   800
Rear side airbags   385
Satellite radio   595
Proximity key   1,000
Head-up display (HUD)   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Xenon HID headlights   730
Rear side airbags   350
Satellite radio   540
Proximity key   910
Head-up display (HUD)   910
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 0 3,780
Options (change) 0 3,440
Destination 975 695
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $116,875 $88,675
Total Invoice $108,763 $81,205

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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: $18,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,527
Model Year20182006
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimS8 PlusM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21255/40-19
Total Price$116,875$88,675
Adjustments for Features-9,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,170$88,675
Total Invoice$108,763$81,205
Adjustments for Features-9,0310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,732$81,205

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimS8 PlusM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,680$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0310

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20182006
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 Weight4,685 lb.4,012 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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