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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: $70,745

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $54,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,810

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $50,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelR85-Series5-Series
Trim4.2550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $101,370 $61,675 $87,250
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
Executive Package   2,950  
Heated front seats   500  
Rear spoiler     0
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
Executive Package   2,685  
Heated front seats   455  
Rear spoiler     0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 12,950 3,450 3,500
Options (change) 12,044 3,140 3,185
Destination 1,000 995 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0 1,300
Total Price $125,050 $70,745 $99,895
Total Invoice $116,514 $65,810 $92,730

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,783
Model Year200820162016
ModelR85-Series5-Series
Trim4.2550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T8S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$125,050$70,745$99,895
Adjustments for Features0-5,460-6,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,050$65,285$93,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,075
Total Invoice$116,514$65,810$92,730
Adjustments for Features0-5,079-6,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,514$60,731$86,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,933

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820162016
ModelR85-Series5-Series
Trim4.2550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers $300 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Ceramic controls $0 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,135$9,595$10,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,460$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,079-6,066

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082016
ModelR85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length174.5 in193.4 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 in35.3 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 550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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