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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: $49,225

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $2,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,450

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $2,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S51-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $39,300
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $36,335
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 3,950  
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900  
Sport Package 1,450    
Wood trim 350 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
M Sport Package     1,300
Navigation system     2,150
Premium Package     1,750
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Proximity key     500
Active steering     1,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Audi Drive Select Package 2,743 3,673  
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487  
Sport Package 1,349    
Wood trim 325 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500
M Sport Package     1,185
Navigation system     1,955
Premium Package     1,595
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     345
Proximity key     455
Active steering     1,410
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 13,925 10,825 9,030
Options (change) 12,952 10,069 8,220
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,700 $66,650 $49,225
Total Invoice $48,145 $62,139 $45,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $521
Model Year201120112012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S51-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4354hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19215/40-18
Total Price$51,700$66,650$49,225
Adjustments for Features-2,335-3,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,365$63,565$49,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,200$0
Total Invoice$48,145$62,139$45,450
Adjustments for Features-2,174-2,8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,971$59,263$45,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,292$0

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

Model Year201120112012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S51-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,275$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$3,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,174-2,8760

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

Model Year20112012
ModelA5 / S51-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in104.7 in
Length182.1 in172.2 in
Width73.0 in68.8 in
Height54.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,209 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

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested304074%
Total Not Requested105026%
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 controls100No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested164067%
Total Not Requested80033%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%

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