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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: $122,495

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $11,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212017
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM5S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,500 $115,900
Executive Package 4,000  
Night vision 2,300 2,300
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 3,000
Ceramic brake rotors 8,500  
Cold Weather Package   750
Dynamic Package   11,000
Executive Package 3,680  
Night vision 2,115 2,140
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,790
Ceramic brake rotors 7,820  
Cold Weather Package   698
Dynamic Package   10,230
Options (change) 17,000 17,050
Options (change) 15,640 15,858
Destination 995 950
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $122,495 $133,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $106,110
Model Year20212017
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM5S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine600hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
Drivetrain4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19275/35-21
Total Price$122,495$133,900
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,495$132,985

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

Model Year20212017
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM5S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
4WD$1700 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Ski sack $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Gesture control system$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Metal pedals$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,325$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-851

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

Model Year20212017
Model5-SeriesA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in117.8 in
Length195.8 in202.6 in
Width73.5 in76.7 in
Height58.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,766 lb.4,686 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 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 hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested212579%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Total Requested400098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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