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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: $78,170 BMW 5-Series 540i | ||
| Difference: $21,555 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $73,270 BMW 5-Series 540i | ||
| Difference: $19,538 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | A8 |
| Trim | 540i | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $56,450 | $78,050 |
| Base Invoice | $53,180 | $72,587 |
| Driver Assistance Plus II | 1,700 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,800 | |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,400 | |
| Premium Package | 1,950 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Night vision | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,600 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,000 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | 800 |
| AWD | 2,300 | |
| Active steering | 1,150 | |
| Power door closers | 600 | 550 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 3,000 |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | |
| Sport Package | 5,900 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,350 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 750 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | |
| LED headlights | 1,400 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus II | 1,565 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,655 | |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,290 | |
| Premium Package | 1,795 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | |
| Night vision | 2,115 | 2,139 |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,470 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 920 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 735 | 744 |
| AWD | 2,140 | |
| Active steering | 1,060 | |
| Power door closers | 550 | 511 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,025 | 2,790 |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 460 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | |
| Sport Package | 5,487 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,185 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 699 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 699 | |
| LED headlights | 1,302 | |
| Options (change) | 20,725 | 20,800 |
| Options (change) | 19,095 | 19,346 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 |
| Total Price | $78,170 | $99,725 |
| Total Invoice | $73,270 | $92,808 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,530 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,327 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | A8 |
| Trim | 540i | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 335hp I6 | 372hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/29 MPG | 17/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 275/35-20 |
| Total Price | $78,170 | $99,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,975 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $75,195 | $99,725 |
| Total Invoice | $73,270 | $92,808 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,789 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $70,481 | $92,808 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | A8 |
| Trim | 540i | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Side collision intervention | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,975 | $8,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,975 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,789 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 202.2 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,019 lb. | 4,409 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Driver Assistance Plus II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Side collision prevention | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 100% |
| Driving 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% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 62% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | -500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 87% |
| 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 length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | 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 |
| 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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