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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: $67,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,905

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $62,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelR8R8R85-Series5-Series
Trim4.25.2GT530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $48,295 $53,180
Navigation system 2,100        
Convenience Package 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 700 700
iPod integration 100 0 0    
LED headlights 3,500        
Premium Package       2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750
Lighting Package       1,050  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000  
Upholstered instrument panel       500 500
Rearview camera       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Navigation system 1,953        
Convenience Package 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 645 645
iPod integration 93 0 0    
LED headlights 3,255        
Premium Package       2,115  
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685
Lighting Package       965  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       920  
Upholstered instrument panel       460 460
Rearview camera       370 370
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 8,450 650 650 7,200 2,850
Options (change) 7,859 605 605 6,615 2,615
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $126,900 $153,900 $200,800 $59,395 $60,295
Total Invoice $118,315 $143,425 $186,979 $55,905 $56,790

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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: $73,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,761
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelR8R8R85-Series5-Series
Trim4.25.2GT530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$126,900$153,900$200,800$59,395$60,295
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,560-5,685-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,900$153,400$199,240$53,710$56,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,500$72,340$0$2,925
Total Invoice$118,315$143,425$186,979$55,905$56,790
Adjustments for Features0-466-1,453-5,351-3,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,315$142,959$185,526$50,554$53,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,644$67,211$0$2,789

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelR8R8R85-Series5-Series
Trim4.25.2GT530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer   $350 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
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$0  
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
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$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250 
SD Card slot$25$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
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50 
Wireless charging station   $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$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$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$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$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
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$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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 $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,085$5,585$6,645$10,770$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,560$5,685$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-1,453-5,351-3,447

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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