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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: $59,395

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $66,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,905

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $61,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelR8R85-Series5-Series
Trim4.25.2530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $48,295 $53,180
Convenience Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 700 700
iPod integration 100 0    
Navigation system 2,100      
LED headlights 3,500      
Premium Package     2,300 1,950
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Lighting Package     1,050  
Luxury Package     500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000  
Rearview camera     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Convenience Package 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 645 645
iPod integration 93 0    
Navigation system 1,953      
LED headlights 3,255      
Premium Package     2,115 1,795
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Lighting Package     965  
Luxury Package     460 460
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920  
Rearview camera     370 370
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 8,450 650 7,200 4,800
Options (change) 7,859 605 6,615 4,410
Destination 1,200 1,200 995 995
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0 0
Total Price $125,950 $150,850 $59,395 $62,245
Total Invoice $117,365 $140,585 $55,905 $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: $72,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,952
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelR8R85-Series5-Series
Trim4.25.2530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8525hp V10248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$125,950$150,850$59,395$62,245
Adjustments for Features0-500-5,835-5,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,950$150,350$53,560$56,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,400$0$3,350
Total Invoice$117,365$140,585$55,905$58,585
Adjustments for Features0-466-5,492-5,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,365$140,119$50,413$53,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,754$0$3,151

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2010201020172017
ModelR8R85-Series5-Series
Trim4.25.2530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$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$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$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$0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$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$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$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$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-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$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,485$3,985$9,320$8,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$5,835$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-5,492-5,021

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102017
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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-500167%
Total Not Requested200-67%
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%

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 headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-500-65%
Total Not Requested1275165%

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