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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $75,495 BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||
| Difference: $45,630 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $69,465 BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||
| Difference: $43,247 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | S8 | S8 Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $62,000 | $114,900 | $114,900 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $57,220 | $106,858 | $106,858 |
| M Sport Package | 4,800 | 4,800 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | 3,500 | 2,100 | |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 1,000 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 750 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Around view cameras | 800 | 800 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | |||
| Night vision | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| Active steering | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Ski sack | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,300 | 1,300 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,600 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| M Sport Package | 4,370 | 4,370 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | 3,185 | 1,954 | |
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 910 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 697 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Around view cameras | 730 | 730 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | |||
| Night vision | 2,365 | 2,365 | 2,365 | 2,139 | 2,139 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| Active steering | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| Ski sack | 135 | 135 | 135 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | 1,185 | 1,185 | |||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,790 | 2,790 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,365 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 27,700 | 26,450 | 21,600 | 5,300 | 8,150 |
| Options (change) | 25,240 | 24,100 | 19,675 | 4,929 | 7,580 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $75,495 | $79,845 | $84,495 | $121,125 | $123,975 |
| Total Invoice | $69,465 | $73,475 | $77,790 | $112,712 | $115,363 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,115 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,115 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | S8 | S8 Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 520hp V8 | 605hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 275/35-21 | 275/35-21 |
| Total Price | $75,495 | $79,845 | $84,495 | $121,125 | $123,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -350 | -5,515 | -5,715 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $75,495 | $79,845 | $84,145 | $115,610 | $118,260 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,350 | $8,650 | $0 | $2,650 |
| Total Invoice | $69,465 | $73,475 | $77,790 | $112,712 | $115,363 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -322 | -5,132 | -5,318 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $69,465 | $73,475 | $77,468 | $107,580 | $110,045 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,010 | $8,003 | $0 | $2,465 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | S8 | S8 Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,900 | $4,900 | $5,250 | $10,415 | $10,615 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $350 | $5,515 | $5,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -322 | -5,132 | -5,318 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 202.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 4,686 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 275/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 30% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 30% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Animal detection, night | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Animal detection, night | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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