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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: $56,045

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $111,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,740

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $104,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR8
Trim528i535i550iV10
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $162,900
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $151,497
Premium Package 2,250 1,000    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   575
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500  
Sport Package     2,600  
Premium Package 2,050 910    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   535
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,302
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475  
Sport Package     2,365  
Options (change) 8,250 7,000 6,700 1,975
Options (change) 7,515 6,375 6,120 1,837
Destination 895 895 895 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,045 $60,395 $69,595 $167,425
Total Invoice $51,740 $55,750 $64,235 $155,884

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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: $109,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102,417
Model Year2012201220122017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR8
Trim528i535i550iV10
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8540hp V10
TransmissionT8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19245/35-19
Total Price$56,045$60,395$69,595$167,425
Adjustments for Features00-650-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,045$60,395$68,945$165,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$12,900$0
Total Invoice$51,740$55,750$64,235$155,884
Adjustments for Features00-600-1,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,740$55,750$63,635$154,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$11,895$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year2012201220122017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR8
Trim528i535i550iV10
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration   $0
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Memory system, driver seat$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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,580$7,580$8,230$9,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$650$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments00-600-1,727

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in104.3 in
Length193.1 in174.3 in
Width73.2 in76.4 in
Height57.6 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.48.0 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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