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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $75,460 BMW 5-Series 530i | ||||
| Difference: $31,515 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A8 |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $54,200 | $59,450 | $76,800 | $78,750 |
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Night vision | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Executive Tier | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,200 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,450 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,200 | 1,200 | 700 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 190 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 3,000 |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,950 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Active steering | 1,150 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 700 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||
| Executive Package | 1,200 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Full Leather Package | 7,100 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 750 | |||
| Sport Package | 5,900 | |||
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | |||
| LED headlights | 1,600 | |||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 525 | |
| Night vision | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,139 |
| Executive Tier | 1,930 | 1,930 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,105 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,255 | 920 | 920 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,105 | 1,105 | 645 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | 175 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,025 | 2,025 | 2,025 | 2,790 |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 600 | 600 | 600 | |
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,795 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | |
| Active steering | 1,060 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 645 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | |||
| Executive Package | 1,105 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Full Leather Package | 6,604 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 699 | |||
| Sport Package | 5,487 | |||
| Convenience Package | 2,698 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | |||
| LED headlights | 1,488 | |||
| Options (change) | 20,265 | 18,715 | 12,175 | 27,350 |
| Options (change) | 18,645 | 17,220 | 11,200 | 25,439 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 |
| Total Price | $75,460 | $79,160 | $89,970 | $106,975 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,315 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,123 | ||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A8 |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 H | 523hp V8 | 372hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/35-20 |
| Total Price | $75,460 | $79,160 | $89,970 | $106,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,125 | -1,125 | 0 | -1,325 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $74,335 | $78,035 | $89,970 | $105,650 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,700 | $15,635 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A8 |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| 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 | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $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 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | $1500 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,725 | $8,725 | $7,600 | $8,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | $1,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -293 | -259 | 0 | -1,233 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 202.2 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,766 lb. | 4,410 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 37.2 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 | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 13.2 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% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 72% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 38% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Rear wheel steering | 1500 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 54% |
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% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 72% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 38% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 38% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Ceramic controls | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Full Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| 275/35YR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 44% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 44% |
| 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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