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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: $42,320

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,005

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S51-Series1-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $26,490 $32,290
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900    
Sport Package 1,450   1,300 1,100
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 3,950    
Wood trim 350 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Premium Package     3,700 3,400
Cold Weather Package     750 600
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100 100
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
HD radio     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Proximity key     500 500
Active steering     1,400 1,400
Xenon HID headlights     800  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487    
Sport Package 1,349   1,185 1,000
Audi Drive Select Package 2,743 3,673    
Wood trim 325 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500
Premium Package     3,365 3,095
Cold Weather Package     685 545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90 90
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
HD radio     315 315
iPod integration     365 365
Proximity key     455 455
Active steering     1,230 1,230
Xenon HID headlights     730  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 13,925 10,825 12,895 11,445
Options (change) 12,952 10,069 11,690 10,365
Destination 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $51,700 $66,650 $42,320 $47,170
Total Invoice $48,145 $62,139 $39,005 $43,480

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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: $7,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,371
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S51-Series1-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4354hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$51,700$66,650$42,320$47,170
Adjustments for Features-1,900-2,6500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,800$64,000$42,320$46,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,200$0$4,650
Total Invoice$48,145$62,139$39,005$43,480
Adjustments for Features-1,769-2,4710-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,376$59,668$39,005$43,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,292$0$4,291

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

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S51-Series1-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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 
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$4,190$4,940$2,290$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$2,650$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,769-2,4710-184

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

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,683 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 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested312576%
Total Not Requested96524%
Sport 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested162567%
Total Not Requested81533%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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 lighting150Yes
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 Requested313093%
Total Not Requested2507%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lighting150Yes
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 Requested283092%
Total Not Requested2508%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%

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