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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,345

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $23,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,600

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $22,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim528i535i550iS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $82,900 $108,900
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $77,098 $101,278
M Sport Package 4,800 4,800      
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,500 2,500
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500 2,450 2,450
Premium Package 2,250 1,000      
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   575 575
Convenience Package     1,700    
Sport Package     2,600 3,500  
Comfort Seating Package       1,950 1,950
Heated second row seats       500 500
Power door closers       500 500
Wood trim, alternative type         1,300
M Sport Package 4,370 4,370      
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 2,327 2,327
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185 2,279 2,279
Premium Package 2,050 910      
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185      
Proximity key 910 910      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   536 536
Convenience Package     1,545    
Sport Package     2,365 3,257  
Comfort Seating Package       1,813 1,813
Heated second row seats       467 467
Power door closers       467 467
Wood trim, alternative type         1,210
Options (change) 24,550 23,300 19,250 11,975 9,775
Options (change) 22,375 21,235 17,540 11,146 9,099
Destination 895 895 895 925 925
Total Price $72,345 $76,695 $82,145 $95,800 $119,600
Total Invoice $66,600 $70,610 $75,655 $89,169 $111,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,185
Model Year20122012201220162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim528i535i550iS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8450hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/40-19275/35-20
Total Price$72,345$76,695$82,145$95,800$119,600
Adjustments for Features00-800-4,710-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,345$76,695$81,345$91,090$115,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,000$0$24,325
Total Invoice$66,600$70,610$75,655$89,169$111,302
Adjustments for Features00-737-4,384-3,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,600$70,610$74,918$84,785$107,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$8,318$0$22,622

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20122012201220162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim528i535i550iS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Second-row low console   $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,990$5,990$6,790$10,700$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$800$4,710$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments00-737-4,384-3,895

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20122016
Model5-SeriesA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in114.7 in
Length193.1 in196.2 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.456.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 S7 4.0 TFSI

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested85068%
Total Not Requested40032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested85068%
Total Not Requested40032%

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