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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: $109,945

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $30,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $101,875

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $28,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
Model5-SeriesR8R8
TrimM54.25.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $93,600 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $86,790 $106,206 $138,570
Rear spoiler 0    
Ceramic brake rotors 9,250 9,900 9,900
265/35ZR20 1,300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 5,500 3,500
Wood trim 0    
Navigation system   2,100  
Convenience Package   2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650
iPod integration   100 0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300 1,300
Rear spoiler 0    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,420 9,207 9,207
265/35ZR20 1,185    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 5,115 3,255
Wood trim 0    
Navigation system   1,953  
Convenience Package   1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605
iPod integration   93 0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209 1,209
Options (change) 14,050 21,650 15,350
Options (change) 12,790 20,135 14,276
Destination 995 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 1,300 3,000 3,000
Total Price $109,945 $140,100 $168,600
Total Invoice $101,875 $130,591 $157,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,192
Model Year201520122012
Model5-SeriesR8R8
TrimM54.25.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine560hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$109,945$140,100$168,600
Adjustments for Features-5,9100-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,035$140,100$167,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,750
Total Invoice$101,875$130,591$157,096
Adjustments for Features-5,4760-699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,399$130,591$156,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,806

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year201520122012
Model5-SeriesR8R8
TrimM54.25.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,195$3,285$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,910$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4760-699

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152012
Model5-SeriesR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in104.3 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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