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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: $66,375

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $101,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,200

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $94,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelR85-Series5-Series
TrimV10535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $162,900 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $151,497 $46,290 $55,585
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550  
Active steering 1,400 1,750 1,750
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Sport Package   2,200 2,200
Premium Package 2   4,900  
Premium Package   1,800  
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700
Proximity key   1,000 1,000
Rearview camera     400
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 500  
Active steering 1,302 1,595 1,595
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Sport Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Package 2   4,460  
Premium Package   1,640  
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455
Proximity key   910 910
Rearview camera     365
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 1,975 15,400 9,400
Options (change) 1,837 14,035 8,575
Destination 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $167,425 $66,375 $70,475
Total Invoice $155,884 $61,200 $65,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,510
Model Year201720112011
ModelR85-Series5-Series
TrimV10535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine540hp V10300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$167,425$66,375$70,475
Adjustments for Features-880-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$166,545$65,675$70,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800
Total Invoice$155,884$61,200$65,035
Adjustments for Features-819-6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$155,065$60,555$65,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,480

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201720112011
ModelR85-Series5-Series
TrimV10535i550i
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 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100 
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,785$8,605$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-819-6450

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172011
ModelR85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length174.3 in193.1 in
Width76.4 in73.2 in
Height48.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
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 integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested179063%
Total Not Requested105037%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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