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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8 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 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $57,742 BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance | |||||||
| Difference: $47,133 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $54,032 BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance | |||||||
| Difference: $43,707 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,400 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 | $96,200 |
| Base Invoice | $49,410 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 | $89,465 |
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 700 | 3,500 | 4,900 |
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | 1,000 | 700 | 700 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 850 | ||||||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 525 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1,105 | 645 | 3,185 | 4,558 |
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | 175 | 175 | 175 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 920 | 920 | 645 | 645 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 791 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 9,165 | 9,015 | 7,415 | 7,415 | 2,575 | 3,500 | 5,750 |
| Options (change) | 8,435 | 8,295 | 6,825 | 6,825 | 2,365 | 3,185 | 5,349 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $62,560 | $57,742 | $66,110 | $70,410 | $76,970 | $108,095 | $104,875 |
| Total Invoice | $58,840 | $54,032 | $62,160 | $66,160 | $72,300 | $101,280 | $97,739 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,673 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,346 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 450hp V10 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 200, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 265/35-20 |
| Total Price | $62,560 | $57,742 | $66,110 | $70,410 | $76,970 | $108,095 | $104,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | -225 | 0 | -225 | -2,175 | -3,125 | -3,975 | -1,460 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,335 | $57,742 | $65,885 | $68,235 | $73,845 | $104,120 | $103,415 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,593 | $0 | $8,143 | $10,493 | $16,103 | $46,378 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $58,840 | $54,032 | $62,160 | $66,160 | $72,300 | $101,280 | $97,739 |
| Adjustments for Features | -212 | 0 | -212 | -2,044 | -2,935 | -3,724 | -1,361 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,628 | $54,032 | $61,948 | $64,116 | $69,365 | $97,556 | $96,378 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,596 | $0 | $7,916 | $10,084 | $15,333 | $43,524 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,940 | $5,715 | $5,940 | $7,890 | $8,840 | $9,690 | $7,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $225 | $0 | $225 | $2,175 | $3,125 | $3,975 | $1,460 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -212 | 0 | -212 | -2,044 | -2,935 | -3,724 | -1,361 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 115.9 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 199.3 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 74.6 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 4,289 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 37.3 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 | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 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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