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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: $82,845

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $12,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,112

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $11,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimM5A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,900 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $77,370 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500      
Sunshade, rear, power 575      
Wood trim 0     0
HD radio 350      
iPod integration 400      
Rear side airbags 385      
Heated second row seats 350      
Heated steering wheel 200      
Power door closers 600      
Proximity key 1,000      
Rear spoiler 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595      
Cold Weather Package   800 800 800
Warm Weather Package   1,700 1,700  
Comfort Package   2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package   3,000 3,000  
Leather door panel trim   750 750  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500 1,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185      
Sunshade, rear, power 525      
Wood trim 0     0
HD radio 315      
iPod integration 365      
Rear side airbags 350      
Heated second row seats 320      
Heated steering wheel 180      
Power door closers 545      
Proximity key 910      
Rear spoiler 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540      
Cold Weather Package   744 744 744
Warm Weather Package   1,582 1,582  
Comfort Package   1,860 1,860  
Convenience Package   2,790 2,790  
Leather door panel trim   699 699  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396 1,396  
Options (change) 7,955 9,750 9,750 800
Options (change) 7,235 9,071 9,071 744
Destination 825 895 895 895
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $95,680 $82,845 $91,545 $111,695
Total Invoice $88,430 $77,112 $85,204 $103,939

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,753
Model Year2008201320132013
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimM5A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$95,680$82,845$91,545$111,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,765-4,765-7,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,680$78,080$86,780$103,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$25,900
Total Invoice$88,430$77,112$85,204$103,939
Adjustments for Features0-4,435-4,435-7,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,430$72,677$80,769$96,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,092$24,083

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

Model Year2008201320132013
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimM5A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
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$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,225$8,990$8,990$11,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,765$4,765$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,435-4,435-7,179

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

Model Year20082013
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 Weight4,089 lb.4,740 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 A8 3.0T

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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