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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: $95,925

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $29,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,575

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $27,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelR85-Series
Trim4.2M5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $90,200
Base Invoice $101,370 $83,165
Convenience Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Navigation system 2,000  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500
Wood trim   0
Convenience Package 3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Navigation system 1,860  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,185
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 12,950 3,500
Options (change) 12,044 3,185
Destination 1,000 925
Gas Tax 2,100 1,300
Total Price $125,050 $95,925
Total Invoice $116,514 $88,575

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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: $34,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,911
Model Year20082013
ModelR85-Series
Trim4.2M5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/40-19
Total Price$125,050$95,925
Adjustments for Features0-5,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,050$90,540
Total Invoice$116,514$88,575
Adjustments for Features0-4,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,514$83,603

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082013
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 app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,985$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,972

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082013
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-dash200Yes
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 Requested107590%
Total Not Requested11510%

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