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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $82,575

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $4,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,855

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $2,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesA8
TrimM5A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,200 $78,750
Base Invoice $74,070 $73,237
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 385  
Satellite radio 595  
Rear spoiler 0  
Premium Package   2,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Satellite radio 540  
Rear spoiler 0  
Premium Package   1,860
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Options (change) 1,780 2,950
Options (change) 1,620 2,743
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $86,675 $82,575
Total Invoice $79,385 $76,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,639
Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesA8
TrimM5A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10372hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$86,675$82,575
Adjustments for Features0-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,675$78,160
Total Invoice$79,385$76,855
Adjustments for Features0-4,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,385$72,746

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesA8
TrimM5A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,650$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,109

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in117.8 in
Length191.1 in202.2 in
Width72.7 in76.7 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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