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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,295

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $68,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,235

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $64,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR8
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $114,200
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $106,206
Premium Package 2,250 1,000 2,300   2,100
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   650
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Proximity key   1,000      
Navigation system         2,000
Premium Package 2,050 910 2,095   1,953
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   605
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Proximity key   910      
Navigation system         1,860
Options (change) 5,500 5,250 3,700 850 4,750
Options (change) 5,010 4,780 3,370 775 4,418
Destination 895 895 895 895 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $53,295 $58,645 $65,545 $63,745 $122,250
Total Invoice $49,235 $54,155 $60,520 $58,890 $113,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,400
Model Year20122012201220122009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR8
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$53,295$58,645$65,545$63,745$122,250
Adjustments for Features-2,935-3,185-3,485-2,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,360$55,460$62,060$60,960$122,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$11,700$10,600$0
Total Invoice$49,235$54,155$60,520$58,890$113,924
Adjustments for Features-2,711-2,941-3,218-2,5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,524$51,214$57,302$56,317$113,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,690$10,778$9,793$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122012201220122009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR8
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration    $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door    $100
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row    $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$6,820$7,070$7,370$6,670$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$3,185$3,485$2,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,711-2,941-3,218-2,5730

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122009
Model5-SeriesR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in104.3 in
Length193.1 in174.5 in
Width73.2 in75.0 in
Height57.6 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%

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