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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: $79,645

BMW 5-Series M550i   
Difference: $54,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelR85-Series
Trim4.2M550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $76,800
Convenience Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Navigation system 2,000  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 700
6-speed automated manual 9,000  
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Convenience Package 3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Navigation system 1,860  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 645
6-speed automated manual 8,370  
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 21,950 1,850
Options (change) 20,414 1,700
Destination 1,000 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $134,050 $79,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122,472
Model Year20082021
ModelR85-Series
Trim4.2M550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8523hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$134,050$79,645
Adjustments for Features0-8,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,050$71,285

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082021
ModelR85-Series
Trim4.2M550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-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 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
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,535$12,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-283

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082021
ModelR85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in117.1 in
Length174.5 in195.8 in
Width75.0 in73.5 in
Height49.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,275 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 ft314.0 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%

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