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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: $76,770

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $46,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim530i540iM550iS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,200 $59,450 $76,800 $114,900
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900    
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  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Night vision 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 3,000
Synthetic suede headliner 650 650 650  
Executive Package     1,200  
Heated front seats     500  
Parking Assistance Package     700  
Wood trim     0 0
Driver Assistance Package       2,100
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510    
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  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Night vision 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 2,790
Synthetic suede headliner 600 600 600  
Executive Package     1,105  
Heated front seats     455  
Parking Assistance Package     645  
Wood trim     0 0
Driver Assistance Package       1,954
Options (change) 21,575 20,125 13,875 7,400
Options (change) 19,855 18,520 12,765 6,883
Destination 995 995 995 925
Total Price $76,770 $80,570 $91,670 $123,225

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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: $43,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,960
Model Year2021202120212015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim530i540iM550iS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6 H523hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19265/35-21
Total Price$76,770$80,570$91,670$123,225
Adjustments for Features00-2,625-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,770$80,570$89,045$120,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$12,275$0

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

Model Year2021202120212015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim530i540iM550iS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control  $250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags   $300
Side collision intervention$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $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  
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 
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 passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50
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
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,575$6,575$9,200$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,625$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments00-394-2,340

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

Model Year20212015
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in117.8 in
Length195.8 in202.2 in
Width73.5 in76.7 in
Height58.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,766 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.7 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.2 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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
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)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
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%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
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)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
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%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
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)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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