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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,892

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $20,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202020202020202010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $102,700 $110,000 $74,550
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 2,450 1,000 1,000      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575      
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150      
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190        
Heated second row seats 350 350 350        
Synthetic suede headliner 650 650 650 650     1,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Heated front seats       500      
Wood trim       0 0 0  
Sunroof         0 0  
Cold Weather Package             800
Cooled or ventilated front seats             1,500
Leather door panel trim             750
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115        
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 2,255 920 920      
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 525      
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140      
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175        
Heated second row seats 320 320 320        
Synthetic suede headliner 600 600 600 600     1,396
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 920 645        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505        
Heated front seats       455      
Wood trim       0 0 0  
Sunroof         0 0  
Cold Weather Package             744
Cooled or ventilated front seats             1,396
Leather door panel trim             699
Options (change) 9,815 9,665 8,065 4,075 0 0 4,550
Options (change) 9,030 8,890 7,420 3,745 0 0 4,235
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $64,710 $59,892 $68,510 $81,720 $104,695 $111,995 $79,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,935
Model Year2020202020202020202020202010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6523hp V8600hp V8617hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$64,710$59,892$68,510$81,720$104,695$111,995$79,925
Adjustments for Features-2250-225-3,425-3,775-3,775-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,485$59,892$68,285$78,295$100,920$108,220$78,465
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,393$18,403$41,028$48,328$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year2020202020202020202020202010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
4WD    $1700$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
Sunshades, second row$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   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Ski sack      $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack $0     
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$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$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$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$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$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Fog light, rear      $100
Fog lights$125$125$125   $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$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$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750    
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   $200
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  $100
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  $100
Metal pedals   $75$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$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$200 
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$6,440$6,215$6,440$9,640$9,990$9,990$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$225$3,425$3,775$3,775$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments-350-28-206-78-73-1,359

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20202010
Model5-SeriesA8
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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