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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: $54,075

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $69,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,940

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $65,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201120112011
ModelR8R8R8R85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Rearview camera 1,000           400
Navigation system 2,100            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 650 550 550  
iPod integration 100 100 100 100     400
Power front seats     2,000 2,000      
Premium Package 2         4,900 4,900  
Premium Package         1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights         900    
Heated front seats             500
Satellite radio - one year subscription             350
Rearview camera 930           365
Navigation system 1,953            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 605 500 500  
iPod integration 93 93 93 93     365
Power front seats     1,860 1,860      
Premium Package 2         4,460 4,460  
Premium Package         1,640 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights         820    
Heated front seats             455
Satellite radio - one year subscription             320
Options (change) 3,850 750 2,750 2,750 8,150 7,250 1,650
Options (change) 3,581 698 2,558 2,558 7,420 6,600 1,505
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 875 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $124,000 $158,900 $180,500 $205,600 $54,075 $58,225 $62,725
Total Invoice $115,618 $148,075 $168,163 $191,415 $49,940 $53,765 $57,965

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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: $72,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,604
Model Year2015201520152015201120112011
ModelR8R8R8R85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$124,000$158,900$180,500$205,600$54,075$58,225$62,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-5,275-6,625-2,085-2,085-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,000$157,700$175,225$198,975$51,990$56,140$61,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,700$51,225$74,975$0$4,150$9,250
Total Invoice$115,618$148,075$168,163$191,415$49,940$53,765$57,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,118-4,914-6,168-1,926-1,925-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,618$146,957$163,249$185,247$48,014$51,840$56,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,339$47,631$69,629$0$3,826$8,579

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2015201520152015201120112011
ModelR8R8R8R85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150    
7-speed automated manual   $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225 
Sunshades, second row    $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000$4000   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0   
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100   
Carbon fiber body panels  $250$250   
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0$0   
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100$100   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300$300   
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100$100   
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400    
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
HD radio    $50$50$50
Media drive    $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200   
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0      
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Wheels, dark finish   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   
Total Value of Features$5,010$6,210$10,285$11,635$7,095$7,095$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$5,275$6,625$2,085$2,085$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,118-4,914-6,168-1,926-1,925-1,372

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152011
ModelR85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length175.0 in193.1 in
Width75.0 in73.2 in
Height49.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 Competition

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested99035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested99035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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