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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: $75,495

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $49,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,465

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $46,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelA8 / S85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS8 Plus528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $107,788 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Executive Plus Package 2,800      
Night vision 2,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 2,200 2,200 2,200
Around view cameras   800 800  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Cold Weather Package   1,450 1,450 1,450
M Sport Package   4,800 4,800  
Luxury Seating Package   2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package   2,250 1,000  
Driver Assistance Package   1,350 1,350 3,500
Technology Package   1,850 1,850  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Active steering   1,750 1,750 1,750
Ski sack   150 150 150
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300 1,300  
Proximity key   1,000 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Sport Package       2,600
Convenience Package       1,700
Executive Plus Package 2,604      
Night vision 2,140 2,365 2,365 2,365
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,000 2,000 2,000
Around view cameras   730 730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Cold Weather Package   1,320 1,320 1,320
M Sport Package   4,370 4,370  
Luxury Seating Package   2,185 2,185 2,185
Premium Package   2,050 910  
Driver Assistance Package   1,230 1,230 3,185
Technology Package   1,685 1,685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Active steering   1,595 1,595 1,595
Ski sack   135 135 135
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185 1,185  
Proximity key   910 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Sport Package       2,365
Convenience Package       1,545
Options (change) 8,100 27,700 26,450 21,600
Options (change) 7,534 25,240 24,100 19,675
Destination 975 895 895 895
Total Price $124,975 $75,495 $79,845 $84,495
Total Invoice $116,297 $69,465 $73,475 $77,790

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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: $43,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,607
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelA8 / S85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS8 Plus528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$124,975$75,495$79,845$84,495
Adjustments for Features-5,61500-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,360$75,495$79,845$84,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$8,650
Total Invoice$116,297$69,465$73,475$77,790
Adjustments for Features-5,22500-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,072$69,465$73,475$77,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,010$8,003

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

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelA8 / S85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS8 Plus528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Power door closers$300  $300
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Raised top speed limiter $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Compass$0   
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 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim$200   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500
Total Value of Features$10,515$4,900$4,900$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$0$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,22500-322

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA8 / S85-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in116.9 in
Length202.6 in193.1 in
Width76.7 in73.2 in
Height57.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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