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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: $116,895

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $64,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $109,375

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $59,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelR85-Series
TrimV10M5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $164,900 $102,600
Base Invoice $153,357 $96,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000 3,500
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 8,500
Apple CarPlay support   300
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790 3,185
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 7,820
Apple CarPlay support   275
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 13,475 12,300
Options (change) 12,532 11,280
Destination 1,250 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,000
Total Price $180,925 $116,895
Total Invoice $168,439 $109,375

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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: $68,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,691
Model Year20182018
ModelR85-Series
TrimV10M5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine532hp V10600hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19275/40-19
Total Price$180,925$116,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$180,925$111,950
Total Invoice$168,439$109,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$168,439$104,748

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelR85-Series
TrimV10M5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Gesture control system $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,710$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,627

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,737 lb.4,370 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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