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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: $73,020

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $21,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,450

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $19,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201420142014
Model5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim530i540iA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Premium Package 2,300 1,950 4,000 4,000  
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800 800 800
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400      
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800      
Lighting Package 1,050        
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700      
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575      
Temporary spare tire 150 150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000        
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500      
Power door closers 600 600      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 3,000 3,000 3,000
Active steering 1,150 1,150      
Warm Weather Package     1,700 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package     3,250 3,250 2,250
Sport Plus Package     3,500 3,500  
Wood trim         0
Lane departure warning         500
Premium Package 2,115 1,795 3,720 3,720  
Cold Weather Package 735 735 744 744 744
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470      
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290      
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655      
Lighting Package 965        
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565      
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,139 2,139 2,139
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530      
Temporary spare tire 140 140      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920        
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460      
Power door closers 550 550      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,790 2,790 2,790
Active steering 1,060 1,060      
Warm Weather Package     1,582 1,582  
Driver Assistance Package     3,023 3,023 2,093
Sport Plus Package     3,257 3,257  
Wood trim         0
Lane departure warning         467
Options (change) 20,825 18,425 18,550 18,550 8,850
Options (change) 19,160 16,955 17,255 17,255 8,233
Destination 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $73,020 $75,870 $94,545 $103,345 $122,245
Total Invoice $68,450 $71,130 $87,994 $96,178 $113,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,966
Model Year20172017201420142014
Model5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim530i540iA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$73,020$75,870$94,545$103,345$122,245
Adjustments for Features-5000-50-50-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,520$75,870$94,495$103,295$120,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0$8,800$26,500
Total Invoice$68,450$71,130$87,994$96,178$113,755
Adjustments for Features-4690-47-47-1,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,981$71,130$87,947$96,131$112,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,149$0$8,184$24,645

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

Model Year20172017201420142014
Model5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim530i540iA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100   
Remote app$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50$50   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Side collision intervention$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250  $250
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,700$8,200$8,250$8,250$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$50$50$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4690-47-47-1,163

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

Model Year20172014
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in117.8 in
Length194.6 in202.2 in
Width73.5 in76.7 in
Height58.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested190085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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