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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: $64,060

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $12,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020202007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $102,700 $110,000 $68,900
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300        
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,200      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 1,000 1,000      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575      
Heated second row seats 350 350        
Heated steering wheel 190 190       200
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150      
Heated front seats     500      
Executive Package     1,200 4,000 4,000  
Wood trim     0 0 0  
Sunroof       0 0  
Premium Package           4,400
Cooled or ventilated front seats           1,500
Rear air vents with automatic controls           600
Ski sack           175
Satellite radio           550
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115        
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,105      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 920 920      
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 525      
Heated second row seats 320 320        
Heated steering wheel 175 175       178
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505        
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140      
Heated front seats     455      
Executive Package     1,105 3,680 3,680  
Wood trim     0 0 0  
Sunroof       0 0  
Premium Package           3,916
Cooled or ventilated front seats           1,335
Rear air vents with automatic controls           534
Ski sack           156
Satellite radio           490
Options (change) 9,165 7,415 4,625 4,000 4,000 7,425
Options (change) 8,430 6,820 4,250 3,680 3,680 6,609
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $64,060 $67,860 $82,270 $108,695 $115,995 $77,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,480
Model Year202020202020202020202007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6523hp V8600hp V8617hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD4WD4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20255/45-18
Total Price$64,060$67,860$82,270$108,695$115,995$77,045
Adjustments for Features00-3,550-6,325-6,325-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,060$67,860$78,720$102,370$109,670$75,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$14,660$38,310$45,610$0

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

Model Year202020202020202020202007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700  $1700
4WD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250 
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Ski sack     $50
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 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
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 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100 $100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Fog light, rear     $100
Fog lights$125$125   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls  $0   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0$0 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,565$5,565$9,115$11,890$11,890$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,550$6,325$6,325$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments00-234-341-319-1,080

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

Model Year20202007
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in115.9 in
Length194.6 in199.3 in
Width73.5 in74.6 in
Height58.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

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 hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested162560%
Total Not Requested107540%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5 Competition

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 hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested162560%
Total Not Requested107540%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested2200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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