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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: $70,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,235

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $66,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR8R8R8R8
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907
Premium Package 2,250 1,000 2,300          
Technology Package 1,850 1,850            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   650 650 650 650
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350        
Proximity key   1,000            
Navigation system         2,100      
Rearview camera         1,000      
iPod integration         100 100 100 100
Power front seats             2,000 2,000
Premium Package 2,050 910 2,095          
Technology Package 1,685 1,685            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   605 605 605 605
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320        
Proximity key   910            
Navigation system         1,953      
Rearview camera         930      
iPod integration         93 93 93 93
Power front seats             1,860 1,860
Options (change) 5,500 5,250 3,700 850 3,850 750 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 5,010 4,780 3,370 775 3,581 698 2,558 2,558
Destination 895 895 895 895 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700
Total Price $53,295 $58,645 $65,545 $63,745 $124,000 $158,900 $180,500 $205,600
Total Invoice $49,235 $54,155 $60,520 $58,890 $115,618 $148,075 $168,163 $191,415

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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: $72,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,471
Model Year20122012201220122015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR8R8R8R8
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$53,295$58,645$65,545$63,745$124,000$158,900$180,500$205,600
Adjustments for Features-2,260-2,510-2,810-2,1100-1,200-5,275-6,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,035$56,135$62,735$61,635$124,000$157,700$175,225$198,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$11,700$10,600$0$33,700$51,225$74,975
Total Invoice$49,235$54,155$60,520$58,890$115,618$148,075$168,163$191,415
Adjustments for Features-2,088-2,318-2,595-1,9490-1,118-4,914-6,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,147$51,837$57,925$56,941$115,618$146,957$163,249$185,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,690$10,778$9,794$0$31,339$47,631$69,629

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122012201220122015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR8R8R8R8
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300    
6-speed manual    $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual       $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0    
AWD    $1700$1700$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$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    
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000$4000
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$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50  
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$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door    $100$100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels      $250$250
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)      $100$100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler      $300$300
Carbon fiber mirror housings      $100$100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser       $200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0    
HD radio$50$50$50$50    
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15    
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250    
SD Card slot    $25$25$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$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100$100$100$100
Compass    $0$0$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$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150    
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim      $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates       $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200    
Memory system, passenger seat   $150    
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row    $-300$-300$-300$-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 headliner     $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0   
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Wheels, dark finish       $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$7,220$7,470$7,770$7,070$4,960$6,160$10,235$11,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$2,510$2,810$2,110$0$1,200$5,275$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,088-2,318-2,595-1,9490-1,118-4,914-6,168

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122015
Model5-SeriesR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in104.3 in
Length193.1 in175.0 in
Width73.2 in75.0 in
Height57.6 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 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 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 Competition

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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