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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $75,320 BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||
| Difference: $24,405 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $69,840 BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||
| Difference: $22,968 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A8 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | 550i | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $49,950 | $55,600 | $57,100 | $64,900 | $78,050 |
| Base Invoice | $46,635 | $51,830 | $53,210 | $60,390 | $72,587 |
| Premium Package | 2,600 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Night vision | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 800 |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 3,000 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 1,300 | |
| Active steering | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | ||||
| M Sport Line | 3,150 | ||||
| Power door closers | 600 | 600 | 600 | 550 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 3,000 |
| LED headlights | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,400 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Executive Package | 4,300 | ||||
| Sport Package | 5,900 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 2,350 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 750 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Night vision | 2,095 | 2,095 | 2,095 | 2,095 | 2,139 |
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | 865 | 865 | 865 | 744 |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 2,790 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | 1,185 | |
| Active steering | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | ||||
| M Sport Line | 2,865 | ||||
| Power door closers | 545 | 545 | 545 | 511 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,790 |
| LED headlights | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,302 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Executive Package | 3,915 | ||||
| Sport Package | 5,487 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 2,185 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 699 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | 699 | ||||
| Options (change) | 24,375 | 19,625 | 19,625 | 18,375 | 20,800 |
| Options (change) | 22,210 | 17,870 | 17,870 | 16,735 | 19,346 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 |
| Total Price | $75,320 | $76,220 | $77,720 | $84,270 | $99,725 |
| Total Invoice | $69,840 | $70,695 | $72,075 | $78,120 | $92,808 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,330 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,966 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A8 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | 550i | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 443hp V8 | 372hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 275/35-20 |
| Total Price | $75,320 | $76,220 | $77,720 | $84,270 | $99,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | -200 | 0 | 0 | -1,450 | -1,275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $75,120 | $76,220 | $77,720 | $82,820 | $98,450 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,100 | $2,600 | $7,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $69,840 | $70,695 | $72,075 | $78,120 | $92,808 |
| Adjustments for Features | -185 | 0 | 0 | -1,344 | -1,187 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $69,655 | $70,695 | $72,075 | $76,776 | $91,621 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,040 | $2,420 | $7,121 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A8 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | 550i | A8 |
| 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 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||
| Lane departure collision mitigation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Ceramic controls | $0 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,175 | $5,975 | $5,975 | $7,425 | $7,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $200 | $0 | $0 | $1,450 | $1,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -185 | 0 | 0 | -1,344 | -1,187 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 202.2 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 4,410 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.8 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 | 35.3 in | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 47% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| M Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 245/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 47% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 47% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Ceramic controls | 0 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 68% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| 275/35YR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 44% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
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