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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: $54,640

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $88,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,400

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $82,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018200720072007
ModelR8R8R85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV10 RWSV10V10 Plus525i530i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $138,700 $164,900 $194,400 $43,500 $47,500 $58,500
Base Invoice $128,991 $153,357 $180,792 $40,200 $43,880 $54,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575      
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,250 1,250 1,250
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     5,000      
Premium Package       2,000 1,800  
Multi-Contour Seats       1,200 1,200 1,200
Navigation system       1,900 1,900 1,900
Obstacle detection, rear       700 700  
Xenon HID headlights       800   800
HD radio       500 500 500
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Satellite radio       595 595 595
Proximity key       1,000 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535 535      
Active steering 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,140 1,140 1,140
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     4,650      
Premium Package       1,820 1,640  
Multi-Contour Seats       1,090 1,090 1,090
Navigation system       1,730 1,730 1,730
Obstacle detection, rear       635 635  
Xenon HID headlights       730   730
HD radio       455 455 455
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Satellite radio       540 540 540
Proximity key       910 910 910
Options (change) 1,975 1,975 6,975 10,445 9,445 7,745
Options (change) 1,837 1,837 6,487 9,505 8,595 7,050
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 695 695 695
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $143,225 $169,425 $203,925 $54,640 $57,640 $66,940
Total Invoice $133,378 $157,744 $189,829 $50,400 $53,170 $61,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 525i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,082
Model Year201820182018200720072007
ModelR8R8R85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV10 RWSV10V10 Plus525i530i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13550, 13140, 5200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$143,225$169,425$203,925$54,640$57,640$66,940
Adjustments for Features-3,110-5,210-10,185000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,115$164,215$193,740$54,640$57,640$66,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,100$53,625$0$3,000$12,300
Total Invoice$133,378$157,744$189,829$50,400$53,170$61,745
Adjustments for Features-2,896-4,851-9,481000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,482$152,893$180,348$50,400$53,170$61,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,411$49,866$0$2,770$11,345

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018200720072007
ModelR8R8R85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV10 RWSV10V10 Plus525i530i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
RWD$0  $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500   
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100   
Carbon fiber body panels  $250   
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300   
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100   
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200   
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400   
Retractable rear spoiler $400    
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD player   $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Surround sound$250$250    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Chronometer$100$100$100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,150$9,250$14,225$4,040$4,040$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$5,210$10,185$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,896-4,851-9,481000

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182007
ModelR85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length174.3 in191.1 in
Width76.4 in72.7 in
Height48.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested90041%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Multi-Contour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multi-Contour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Multi-Contour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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