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Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $93,420

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $31,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,390

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $30,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelR85-Series
Trim4.2M5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $85,500
Base Invoice $101,370 $78,840
Convenience Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Navigation system 2,000  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300  
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Convenience Package 3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Navigation system 1,860  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,185
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209  
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 12,950 4,095
Options (change) 12,044 3,725
Destination 1,000 825
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000
Total Price $125,050 $93,420
Total Invoice $116,514 $86,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,171
Model Year20082009
ModelR85-Series
Trim4.2M5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$125,050$93,420
Adjustments for Features0-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,050$90,125
Total Invoice$116,514$86,390
Adjustments for Features0-3,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,514$83,343

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelR85-Series
Trim4.2M5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,385$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,047

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelR85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length174.5 in191.1 in
Width75.0 in72.7 in
Height49.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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