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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: $123,275

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $18,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $113,495

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $18,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM5S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $115,900
Base Invoice $85,650 $107,788
LED headlights 1,900  
Executive Package 5,500  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Night vision 2,600 2,300
Rear spoiler 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 3,000
Ceramic brake rotors 9,250  
265/35ZR20 1,300  
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Executive Plus Package   2,800
Dynamic Package   9,000
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   7,500
LED headlights 1,730  
Executive Package 5,005  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Night vision 2,365 2,140
Rear spoiler 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,790
Ceramic brake rotors 8,420  
265/35ZR20 1,185  
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Executive Plus Package   2,604
Dynamic Package   8,370
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   6,976
Options (change) 28,150 24,600
Options (change) 25,620 22,880
Destination 925 975
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $123,275 $141,475
Total Invoice $113,495 $131,643

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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: $13,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,226
Model Year20142018
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM5S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20275/35-21
Total Price$123,275$141,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,275$137,260
Total Invoice$113,495$131,643
Adjustments for Features0-3,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,495$127,721

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

Model Year20142018
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM5S8 Plus
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Ski sack $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,150$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,922

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

Model Year20142018
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in117.8 in
Length193.4 in202.6 in
Width73.2 in76.7 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 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 Legroom35.3 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.2 ft3

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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
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested277587%
Total Not Requested40013%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested4000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)100No
Carbon fiber mirror housings100No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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