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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: $86,290

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $37,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,035

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $36,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelR8R85-Series
TrimV8V10M5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $81,200
Base Invoice $107,787 $143,127 $74,070
Rearview camera 1,000    
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Rear spoiler     0
Xenon HID headlights     800
Satellite radio     595
Wood trim     0
Rearview camera 930    
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Rear spoiler     0
Xenon HID headlights     730
Satellite radio     540
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 3,750 650 1,395
Options (change) 3,488 605 1,270
Destination 1,250 1,250 695
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $123,900 $158,800 $86,290
Total Invoice $115,525 $147,982 $79,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,020
Model Year201520152006
ModelR8R85-Series
TrimV8V10M5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$123,900$158,800$86,290
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,900$158,500$84,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,600$0
Total Invoice$115,525$147,982$79,035
Adjustments for Features0-280-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,525$147,702$77,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,177$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201520152006
ModelR8R85-Series
TrimV8V10M5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,010$5,310$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-1,530

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152006
ModelR85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length175.0 in191.1 in
Width75.0 in72.7 in
Height49.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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