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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: $67,200

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $13,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,450

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $13,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $70,690
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $65,741
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500   3,275
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,300  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575  
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500          
M Sport Line 3,150          
Rearview camera 400 400 400 400    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 800 800 690
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Power door closers 600 600 600 600 600 600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Cooled or ventilated front seats           1,500
Ski sack           175
Leather door panel trim           750
Adaptive cruise control           2,100
Satellite radio           550
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365   3,045
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,185  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525  
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475          
M Sport Line 2,865          
Rearview camera 365 365 365 365    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730 730 730 730 641
Wood trim, alternative type 985 985 985 985 985  
Power door closers 545 545 545 545 545 557
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Cooled or ventilated front seats           1,396
Ski sack           164
Leather door panel trim           698
Adaptive cruise control           1,953
Satellite radio           490
Options (change) 16,255 11,505 11,505 11,505 7,205 9,640
Options (change) 14,820 10,480 10,480 10,480 6,565 8,944
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 775
Total Price $67,200 $68,100 $69,600 $74,400 $73,100 $81,105
Total Invoice $62,450 $63,305 $64,685 $69,105 $67,950 $75,460

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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: $12,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,930
Model Year201520152015201520152008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/45-18
Total Price$67,200$68,100$69,600$74,400$73,100$81,105
Adjustments for Features-600-400-400-4000-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,600$67,700$69,200$74,000$73,100$79,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$2,600$7,400$6,500$0
Total Invoice$62,450$63,305$64,685$69,105$67,950$75,460
Adjustments for Features-558-372-372-3720-1,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,892$62,933$64,313$68,733$67,950$73,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,041$2,421$6,841$6,058$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags     $300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Ski sack     $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0     
Body kit$0     
Bodyside moldings     $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear     $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim     $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,090$5,890$5,890$5,890$5,490$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$400$400$400$0$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments-558-372-372-3720-1,638

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

Model Year20152008
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in115.9 in
Length193.4 in199.3 in
Width73.2 in74.6 in
Height57.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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