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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: $94,125

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $3,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $87,600

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $2,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
Model5-SeriesA8
TrimM5A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,700 $78,750
Base Invoice $79,025 $73,237
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Wood trim 0  
HD radio 350  
Rear side airbags 385  
iPod integration 400  
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
Premium Package   2,000
Convenience Package   2,900
Full Leather Package   7,100
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Wood trim 0  
HD radio 315  
Rear side airbags 350  
iPod integration 365  
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
Premium Package   1,860
Convenience Package   2,698
Full Leather Package   6,604
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Options (change) 7,955 14,500
Options (change) 7,235 13,488
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $97,530 $94,125
Total Invoice $90,135 $87,600

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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: $8,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,412
Model Year20102012
Model5-SeriesA8
TrimM5A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10372hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$97,530$94,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,530$88,885
Total Invoice$90,135$87,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,135$82,723

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20102012
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 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, 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
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$2,725$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,877

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20102012
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 Weight4,089 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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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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Full Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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