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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: $81,825

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $17,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimA8 L 60550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,800 $60,200
Executive Plus Package 1,750  
Around view cameras   800
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,950
Premium Package 2   2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,200
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Driver Assistance Package   1,350
Cold Weather Package   650
Convenience Package   1,700
AWD   2,300
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300
Executive Plus Package 1,628  
Around view cameras   730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,775
Premium Package 2   2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,000
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Driver Assistance Package   1,230
Cold Weather Package   590
Convenience Package   1,545
AWD   2,115
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185
Options (change) 1,750 20,750
Options (change) 1,628 18,925
Destination 995 875
Total Price $99,545 $81,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 550i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,909
Model Year20202011
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimA8 L 60550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine453hp V8 H400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$99,545$81,825
Adjustments for Features-5,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,980$81,825

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

Model Year20202011
ModelA8 / S85-Series
TrimA8 L 60550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
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 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
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 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 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$11,865$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1470

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

Model Year20202011
ModelA8 / S85-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in116.9 in
Length208.7 in193.1 in
Width76.6 in73.2 in
Height58.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,905 lb.4,519 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
Audi A8 / S8 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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested127550%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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 Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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