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Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,300

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $23,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,515

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $23,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192013
ModelA85-Series
TrimA8 L 60ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,800 $61,400
Base Invoice $90,992 $56,670
Premium Package   1,500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Luxury Seating Package   2,400
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Technology Package   1,200
Cold Weather Package   950
Power door closers   600
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package   1,365
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Luxury Seating Package   2,185
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Technology Package   1,090
Cold Weather Package   865
Power door closers   545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 11,975
Options (change) 0 10,920
Destination 995 925
Total Price $97,795 $74,300
Total Invoice $91,987 $68,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,273
Model Year20192013
ModelA85-Series
TrimA8 L 60ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine453hp V8 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20245/45-18
Total Price$97,795$74,300
Adjustments for Features-6,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,205$74,300
Total Invoice$91,987$68,515
Adjustments for Features-6,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,788$68,515

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20192013
ModelA85-Series
TrimA8 L 60ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$10,365$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1990

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20192013
ModelA85-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.1 in116.9 in
Length208.7 in193.1 in
Width76.6 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,883 lb.4,365 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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