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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: $74,270

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $44,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,625

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $40,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920192014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,400 $58,950 $74,450 $102,700 $110,000 $112,500
Base Invoice $50,340 $55,505 $69,920 $96,190 $102,980 $104,627
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900        
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100        
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700        
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,200      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 1,000 1,000      
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 700        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 3,000
Synthetic suede headliner 650 650 650      
Executive Package     1,200 4,000 4,000  
Heated front seats     500      
Parking Assistance Package     700      
Wood trim     0 0 0 0
Sunroof       0 0  
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510        
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930        
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565        
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,105      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 920 920      
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,139
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 525      
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 645        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,790
Synthetic suede headliner 600 600 600      
Executive Package     1,105 3,680 3,680  
Heated front seats     455      
Parking Assistance Package     645      
Wood trim     0 0 0 0
Sunroof       0 0  
Options (change) 19,875 18,425 10,475 8,500 8,500 5,300
Options (change) 18,290 16,955 9,635 7,820 7,820 4,929
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $74,270 $78,370 $85,920 $113,195 $120,495 $118,695
Total Invoice $69,625 $73,455 $80,550 $106,005 $112,795 $110,451

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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: $41,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,151
Model Year201920192019201920192014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6456hp V8600hp V8617hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD4WD4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20265/35-21
Total Price$74,270$78,370$85,920$113,195$120,495$118,695
Adjustments for Features00-1,325-3,000-3,000-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,270$78,370$84,595$110,195$117,495$115,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$10,325$35,925$43,225$0
Total Invoice$69,625$73,455$80,550$106,005$112,795$110,451
Adjustments for Features00-1,242-2,809-2,808-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,625$73,455$79,308$103,196$109,987$107,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,830$9,683$33,571$40,362$0

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

Model Year201920192019201920192014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700  $1700
4WD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power     $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50$50$50$50$50 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200   $200
Collision preparation system, rear     $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Full-size spare tire     $225
Hill descent control  $250$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rear side airbags     $300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera     $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500$500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Laminated front side windows     $200
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100 $100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Fog light, rear     $100
Fog lights$125$125   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 $350$350 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 $250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls  $0   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row     $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0$0 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$5,650$6,975$8,650$8,650$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,325$3,000$3,000$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,242-2,809-2,808-2,675

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

Model Year20192014
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

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35082%
Total Not Requested7518%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Power door closers300Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested165061%
Total Not Requested105039%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5 Competition

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Power door closers300Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested165061%
Total Not Requested105039%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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