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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: $60,845

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $106,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,240

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $98,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelR85-Series5-Series
TrimV10530i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $162,900 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $151,497 $48,295 $53,180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 700 700
Active steering 1,400 1,150 1,150
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
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 645 645
Active steering 1,302 1,060 1,060
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
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Options (change) 1,975 8,650 6,250
Options (change) 1,837 7,950 5,745
Destination 1,250 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $167,425 $60,845 $63,695
Total Invoice $155,884 $57,240 $59,920

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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: $107,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,862
Model Year201720172017
ModelR85-Series5-Series
TrimV10530i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine540hp V10248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$167,425$60,845$63,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,295-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$167,425$59,550$62,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$155,884$57,240$59,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,218-748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$155,884$56,022$59,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,150

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201720172017
ModelR85-Series5-Series
TrimV10530i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation $50$50
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Total Value of Features$7,260$8,555$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,295$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,218-748

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172017
ModelR85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in117.1 in
Length174.3 in194.6 in
Width76.4 in73.5 in
Height48.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested77535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%

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