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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: $53,295

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $64,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,235

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $60,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelR85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim4.2528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $101,370 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Convenience Package 3,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 550 550 550  
Navigation system 2,000        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Premium Package   2,250 1,000 2,300  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Proximity key     1,000    
Convenience Package 3,255        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 500 500 500  
Navigation system 1,860        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Premium Package   2,050 910 2,095  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Proximity key     910    
Options (change) 6,150 5,500 5,250 3,700 850
Options (change) 5,720 5,010 4,780 3,370 775
Destination 1,000 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0 0
Total Price $118,250 $53,295 $58,645 $65,545 $63,745
Total Invoice $110,190 $49,235 $54,155 $60,520 $58,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,828
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelR85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim4.2528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$118,250$53,295$58,645$65,545$63,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,110-3,360-3,660-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,250$50,185$55,285$61,885$60,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100$11,700$10,600
Total Invoice$110,190$49,235$54,155$60,520$58,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,873-3,103-3,379-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,190$46,362$51,052$57,141$56,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,690$10,779$9,793

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelR85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim4.2528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0    
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100    
Retractable rear spoiler$400    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$75    
No leather in second row$-300    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,785$6,895$7,145$7,445$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110$3,360$3,660$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,873-3,103-3,379-2,735

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelR85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length174.5 in193.1 in
Width75.0 in73.2 in
Height49.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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