BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006 Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2013

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $88,025

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $23,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,615

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $23,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM5S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,200 $110,000
Base Invoice $74,070 $102,300
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Rear side airbags 385  
Satellite radio 595  
Proximity key 1,000  
Wood trim 0 0
Heated second row seats 350  
Rear spoiler 0  
Cold Weather Package   800
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Rear side airbags 350  
Satellite radio 540  
Proximity key 910  
Wood trim 0 0
Heated second row seats 320  
Rear spoiler 0  
Cold Weather Package   744
Options (change) 3,130 800
Options (change) 2,850 744
Destination 695 895
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $88,025 $111,695
Total Invoice $80,615 $103,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,586
Model Year20062013
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM5S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10520hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG15/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19265/35-21
Total Price$88,025$111,695
Adjustments for Features0-9,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,025$102,305
Total Invoice$80,615$103,939
Adjustments for Features0-8,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,615$95,201

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062013
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM5S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
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
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,750$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,738

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062013
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
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.4,641 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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