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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: $72,520

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $27,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,070

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $25,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192017
ModelA85-Series
TrimA8 L 60540i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,800 $56,450
Base Invoice $90,992 $53,180
Executive Plus Package 1,750  
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400
Premium Package   1,950
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Luxury Seating Package   1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000
Cold Weather Package   800
Luxury Package   500
AWD   2,300
Power door closers   600
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Executive Plus Package 1,628  
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290
Premium Package   1,795
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Luxury Seating Package   1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery   920
Cold Weather Package   735
Luxury Package   460
AWD   2,140
Power door closers   550
Temporary spare tire   140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 1,750 15,075
Options (change) 1,628 13,895
Destination 995 995
Total Price $99,545 $72,520
Total Invoice $93,615 $68,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,180
Model Year20192017
ModelA85-Series
TrimA8 L 60540i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine453hp V8 H335hp I6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20245/45-18
Total Price$99,545$72,520
Adjustments for Features-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,030$72,520
Total Invoice$93,615$68,070
Adjustments for Features-2,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,250$68,070

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20192017
ModelA85-Series
TrimA8 L 60540i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Side collision intervention $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
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
Surround sound$250 
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 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,240$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3650

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20192017
ModelA85-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.1 in117.1 in
Length208.7 in194.6 in
Width76.6 in73.5 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,883 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L 60

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170066%
Total Not Requested87534%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
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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