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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: $51,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,450

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $47,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelA8 / S85-Series5-Series
TrimS8 Plus530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $107,788 $48,295 $53,180
Executive Plus Package 2,800    
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 2,200 2,200
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400 1,400
Premium Package   2,300 1,950
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Luxury Seating Package   1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000 1,000
Lighting Package   1,050  
Cold Weather Package   800 800
Luxury Package   500 500
Active steering   1,150 1,150
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Power door closers   600 600
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Executive Plus Package 2,604    
Night vision 2,140 2,115 2,115
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,025 2,025
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290 1,290
Premium Package   2,115 1,795
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530
Luxury Seating Package   1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery   920 920
Lighting Package   965  
Cold Weather Package   735 735
Luxury Package   460 460
Active steering   1,060 1,060
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920  
Power door closers   550 550
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Options (change) 8,100 20,825 18,425
Options (change) 7,534 19,160 16,955
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $124,975 $73,020 $75,870
Total Invoice $116,297 $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: $50,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,604
Model Year201820172017
ModelA8 / S85-Series5-Series
TrimS8 Plus530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$124,975$73,020$75,870
Adjustments for Features-1,840-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,135$72,520$75,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$116,297$68,450$71,130
Adjustments for Features-1,712-4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,585$67,981$71,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,149

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

Model Year201820172017
ModelA8 / S85-Series5-Series
TrimS8 Plus530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags$300  
Side collision intervention $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $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  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,665$8,325$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,712-4690

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

Model Year20182017
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 Weight4,686 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 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

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
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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 hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested190085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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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