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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: $121,595

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $19,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $113,735

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $17,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM5S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $115,900
Base Invoice $96,100 $107,788
Executive Package 4,000  
Night vision 2,300 2,300
Sunroof 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 3,000
Ceramic brake rotors 8,500  
Wood trim 0  
Dynamic Package   9,000
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   7,500
Executive Plus Package   2,800
Executive Package 3,680  
Night vision 2,115 2,140
Sunroof 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,790
Ceramic brake rotors 7,820  
Wood trim 0  
Dynamic Package   8,370
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   6,976
Executive Plus Package   2,604
Options (change) 17,000 24,600
Options (change) 15,640 22,880
Destination 995 975
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $121,595 $141,475
Total Invoice $113,735 $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: $17,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,568
Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM5S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine600hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
Drivetrain4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19275/35-21
Total Price$121,595$141,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,595$138,960
Total Invoice$113,735$131,643
Adjustments for Features0-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,735$129,303

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

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM5S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
4WD$1700 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Gesture control system$100 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Metal pedals$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,775$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,340

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

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in117.8 in
Length194.6 in202.6 in
Width73.5 in76.7 in
Height58.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.7 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume18.7 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
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested212579%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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)0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested155079%

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