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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: $74,770

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $17,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020201320132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim530i540iM550iA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900        
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,200      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 1,000 1,000      
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100        
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700      
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        
Synthetic suede headliner 650 650 650 1,500 1,500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 3,000 3,000 3,000
Executive Package     1,200      
Parking Assistance Package     700      
Heated front seats     500      
Wood trim     0     0
Warm Weather Package       1,700 1,700  
Comfort Package       2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package       3,000 3,000  
Driver Assistance Package       3,000 3,000 2,500
Around view cameras       750 750  
LED headlights       1,600 1,600  
Leather door panel trim       750 750  
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510        
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,105      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 920 920      
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930        
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,139 2,139 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        
Synthetic suede headliner 600 600 600 1,396 1,396  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,790 2,790 2,790
Executive Package     1,105      
Parking Assistance Package     645      
Heated front seats     455      
Wood trim     0     0
Warm Weather Package       1,582 1,582  
Comfort Package       1,860 1,860  
Convenience Package       2,790 2,790  
Driver Assistance Package       2,790 2,790 2,327
Around view cameras       697 697  
LED headlights       1,488 1,488  
Leather door panel trim       699 699  
Options (change) 19,875 18,425 12,175 19,600 19,600 7,800
Options (change) 18,290 16,955 11,200 18,231 18,231 7,256
Destination 995 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $74,770 $78,870 $89,820 $92,695 $101,395 $118,695

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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: $15,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,235
Model Year202020202020201320132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim530i540iM550iA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6523hp V8333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$74,770$78,870$89,820$92,695$101,395$118,695
Adjustments for Features00-2,625-2,175-2,175-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,770$78,870$87,195$90,520$99,220$114,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$12,425$0$8,700$24,400

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

Model Year202020202020201320132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim530i540iM550iA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
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$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500   
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50$50$50   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225
Hill descent control  $250   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  $500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0   
Body kit$0$0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows     $200
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0   
Gesture control system$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls  $0   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Metal pedals  $75   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,300$7,925$7,475$7,475$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,625$2,175$2,175$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments00-362-2,024-2,024-3,513

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

Model Year20202013
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.4,377 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150058%
Total Not Requested110042%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150058%
Total Not Requested110042%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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