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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: $97,775

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $8,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,995

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $6,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
Model5-SeriesA8
TrimM5A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $78,050
Base Invoice $83,165 $72,587
Executive Package 5,500  
Night vision 2,600 2,300
Wood trim 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 3,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Sport Package   5,900
Convenience Package   2,350
Cold Weather Package   800
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Leather door panel trim   750
Power door closers   550
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500
Executive Package 5,005  
Night vision 2,365 2,139
Wood trim 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,790
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Sport Package   5,487
Convenience Package   2,185
Cold Weather Package   744
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Leather door panel trim   699
Power door closers   511
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396
Options (change) 13,800 18,850
Options (change) 12,555 17,533
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $106,225 $97,775
Total Invoice $97,945 $90,995

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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: $11,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,346
Model Year20132011
Model5-SeriesA8
TrimM5A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19275/35-20
Total Price$106,225$97,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,225$95,200
Total Invoice$97,945$90,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,945$88,599

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20132011
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, remote$200 
Handwriting recognition $200
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,250$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,396

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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 Year20132011
Model5-SeriesA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in117.8 in
Length193.1 in202.2 in
Width73.2 in76.7 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested232577%
Total Not Requested70023%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000No
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500Yes
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165054%
Total Not Requested140046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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