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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: $59,395

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $64,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,905

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $59,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720142014
Model5-Series5-SeriesR8R8
Trim530i540iV8V10
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $114,900 $151,200
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $106,857 $140,616
Premium Package 2,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Lighting Package 1,050      
Rearview camera 400 400    
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 650 650
Navigation system     2,100  
Convenience Package     2,000  
iPod integration     100 100
Premium Package 2,115      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Lighting Package 965      
Rearview camera 370 370    
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 605 605
Navigation system     1,953  
Convenience Package     1,860  
iPod integration     93 93
Options (change) 7,200 2,850 4,850 750
Options (change) 6,615 2,615 4,511 698
Destination 995 995 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $59,395 $60,295 $124,000 $156,200
Total Invoice $55,905 $56,790 $115,618 $145,564

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,876
Model Year2017201720142014
Model5-Series5-SeriesR8R8
Trim530i540iV8V10
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine248hp I4335hp I6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$59,395$60,295$124,000$156,200
Adjustments for Features-5,485-3,4600-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,910$56,835$124,000$155,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0$31,700
Total Invoice$55,905$56,790$115,618$145,564
Adjustments for Features-5,163-3,2590-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,742$53,531$115,618$145,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,789$0$29,480

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year2017201720142014
Model5-Series5-SeriesR8R8
Trim530i540iV8V10
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000 $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,170$8,145$4,685$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,485$3,460$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,163-3,2590-466

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172014
Model5-SeriesR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in104.3 in
Length194.6 in175.0 in
Width73.5 in75.0 in
Height58.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

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