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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,570

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $10,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,460

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $10,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S51-Series1-Series
TrimA5S5128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $26,490 $32,290
Technology Package 1,700 1,700    
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 2,100 2,100
Premium Package 1,850   3,700 3,400
S Line Package 2,900      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0   100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Wood trim   500    
Cold Weather Package     750 600
Sport Package     1,300 1,100
Xenon HID headlights     800  
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Aluminum trim       0
Technology Package 1,580 1,580    
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 1,910 1,910
Premium Package 1,721   3,365 3,095
S Line Package 2,698      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0   90 90
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432 500 500
Wood trim   466    
Cold Weather Package     685 545
Sport Package     1,185 1,000
Xenon HID headlights     730  
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
iPod integration     365 365
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Aluminum trim       0
Options (change) 10,615 5,065 11,145 9,695
Options (change) 9,816 4,656 10,145 8,820
Destination 775 775 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $51,290 $57,640 $40,570 $45,420
Total Invoice $47,699 $53,697 $37,460 $41,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,695
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S51-Series1-Series
TrimA5S5128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6354hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$51,290$57,640$40,570$45,420
Adjustments for Features-1,660-1,26000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,630$56,380$40,570$45,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,750$0$4,850
Total Invoice$47,699$53,697$37,460$41,935
Adjustments for Features-1,544-1,17400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,155$52,523$37,460$41,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,368$0$4,475

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S51-Series1-Series
TrimA5S5128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100
Leather door panel trim $250  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,300$3,040$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$1,260$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,544-1,17400

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelA5 / S51-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in104.7 in
Length182.1 in171.7 in
Width73.0 in68.8 in
Height54.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested298088%
Total Not Requested40012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested268087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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