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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: $117,495

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $102,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesR8
TrimM5GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $103,500 $196,800
Competition Package 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,500 9,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 8,380
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
iPod integration   0
Special order charge   1,200
Competition Package 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,820 9,207
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 7,794
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
iPod integration   0
Special order charge   1,116
Options (change) 12,000 20,130
Options (change) 11,005 18,722
Destination 995 1,250
Gas Tax 1,000 2,100
Total Price $117,495 $220,280

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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: $111,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $193,097
Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesR8
TrimM5GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine617hp V8560hp V10
TransmissionT8S6
Drivetrain4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-20235/35-19
Total Price$117,495$220,280
Adjustments for Features-9,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,445$220,280

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesR8
TrimM5GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
4WD$1700 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber body panels $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Gesture control system$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Dampers, manually adjustable $400
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$14,020$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0010

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in104.3 in
Length195.8 in174.5 in
Width73.5 in75.0 in
Height58.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,345 lb.3,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Sport exhaust0No
275/35ZR20 tires200No
Upgraded stability control0No
285/35ZR20 tires200No
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
617 hp@6000
553 lb-ft@1800
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 GT

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%

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