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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: $56,045

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $87,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,740

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $81,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelR8R85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV10 RWSV10528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $138,700 $164,900 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $128,991 $153,357 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 550 550  
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,750 1,750 1,750
Technology Package     1,850 1,850  
Premium Package     2,250 1,000  
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500
Sport Package         2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535 500 500  
Active steering 1,302 1,302 1,595 1,595 1,595
Technology Package     1,685 1,685  
Premium Package     2,050 910  
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Proximity key     910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475
Sport Package         2,365
Options (change) 1,975 1,975 8,250 7,000 6,700
Options (change) 1,837 1,837 7,515 6,375 6,120
Destination 1,250 1,250 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $143,225 $169,425 $56,045 $60,395 $69,595
Total Invoice $133,378 $157,744 $51,740 $55,750 $64,235

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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: $88,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,464
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelR8R85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV10 RWSV10528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine532hp V10532hp V10240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13550, 13180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$143,225$169,425$56,045$60,395$69,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-895-895-1,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$143,225$166,675$55,150$59,500$68,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,450$0$4,350$12,900
Total Invoice$133,378$157,744$51,740$55,750$64,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,560-826-826-1,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,378$155,184$50,914$54,924$62,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,806$0$4,010$11,895

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelR8R85-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV10 RWSV10528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500   
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
Retractable rear spoiler $400   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD player  $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Chronometer$100$100   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$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   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Performance meter$150$150   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500$1500
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,685$9,435$7,580$7,580$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$895$895$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,560-826-826-1,426

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182012
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 528i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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