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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: $58,345

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $59,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,940

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $55,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelR85-Series5-Series
Trim4.2530i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $101,370 $48,295 $53,180
Convenience Package 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 700 700
Navigation system 2,000    
Luxury Package   500 500
Premium Package   2,300 1,950
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Heated front seats   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Convenience Package 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 645 645
Navigation system 1,860    
Luxury Package   460 460
Premium Package   2,115 1,795
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Heated front seats   455 455
Rearview camera   370 370
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920  
Options (change) 6,150 6,150 4,800
Options (change) 5,720 5,650 4,410
Destination 1,000 995 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $118,250 $58,345 $62,245
Total Invoice $110,190 $54,940 $58,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,862
Model Year200820172017
ModelR85-Series5-Series
Trim4.2530i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$118,250$58,345$62,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,960-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,250$52,385$56,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$110,190$54,940$58,585
Adjustments for Features0-5,612-5,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,190$49,328$53,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,695

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820172017
ModelR85-Series5-Series
Trim4.2530i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
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
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
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  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,135$10,095$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,960$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,612-5,562

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelR85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in117.1 in
Length174.5 in194.6 in
Width75.0 in73.5 in
Height49.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft318.7 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 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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