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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: $70,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,235

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $65,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR8R8
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $106,206 $138,570
Premium Package 2,250 1,000 2,300      
Technology Package 1,850 1,850        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   650 650
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Proximity key   1,000        
Convenience Package         2,100  
Navigation system         2,100  
iPod integration         100 0
Premium Package 2,050 910 2,095      
Technology Package 1,685 1,685        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   605 605
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Proximity key   910        
Convenience Package         1,953  
Navigation system         1,953  
iPod integration         93 0
Options (change) 5,500 5,250 3,700 850 4,950 650
Options (change) 5,010 4,780 3,370 775 4,604 605
Destination 895 895 895 895 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $53,295 $58,645 $65,545 $63,745 $123,400 $153,900
Total Invoice $49,235 $54,155 $60,520 $58,890 $115,060 $143,425

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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: $73,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,513
Model Year201220122012201220112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR8R8
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$53,295$58,645$65,545$63,745$123,400$153,900
Adjustments for Features-2,910-3,160-3,460-2,7600-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,385$55,485$62,085$60,985$123,400$152,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$11,700$10,600$0$29,500
Total Invoice$49,235$54,155$60,520$58,890$115,060$143,425
Adjustments for Features-2,688-2,918-3,195-2,5500-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,547$51,237$57,325$56,340$115,060$142,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,690$10,778$9,793$0$27,433

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220122012201220112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR8R8
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$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$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$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$0
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door    $100$100
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0$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   
LED headlights     $1000
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 $250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Metal pedals    $75$75
No leather in second row    $-300$-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$300
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,095$7,345$7,645$6,945$4,185$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$3,160$3,460$2,760$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,688-2,918-3,195-2,5500-932

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122011
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

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

Convenience 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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