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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: $53,295

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $70,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,235

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $65,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelR8R85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim4.25.2528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Convenience Package 2,100          
Navigation system 2,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 550 550 550  
iPod integration 100 0        
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Premium Package     2,250 1,000 2,300  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Proximity key       1,000    
Convenience Package 1,953          
Navigation system 1,953          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 500 500 500  
iPod integration 93 0        
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Premium Package     2,050 910 2,095  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Proximity key       910    
Options (change) 4,950 650 5,500 5,250 3,700 850
Options (change) 4,604 605 5,010 4,780 3,370 775
Destination 1,250 1,250 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0 0 0
Total Price $123,400 $153,900 $53,295 $58,645 $65,545 $63,745
Total Invoice $115,060 $143,425 $49,235 $54,155 $60,520 $58,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,513
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelR8R85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim4.25.2528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$123,400$153,900$53,295$58,645$65,545$63,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,910-3,160-3,460-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,400$152,900$50,385$55,485$62,085$60,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$0$5,100$11,700$10,600
Total Invoice$115,060$143,425$49,235$54,155$60,520$58,890
Adjustments for Features0-932-2,688-2,918-3,195-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,060$142,493$46,547$51,237$57,325$56,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,433$0$4,690$10,778$9,793

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelR8R85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim4.25.2528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0    
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100    
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
LED headlights $1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals$75$75    
No leather in second row$-300$-300    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100    
Total Value of Features$4,185$5,185$7,095$7,345$7,645$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,910$3,160$3,460$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-2,688-2,918-3,195-2,550

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012
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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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