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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: $48,355

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $3,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,660

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $3,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S51-Series1-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $36,335 $39,970
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) 475 475 550 550
Sport seats     400  
Technology Package     2,350 2,350
Premium Package     2,400 2,400
Obstacle detection, rear     380 380
Heated front seats     500 500
Active steering     1,550 1,550
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) 443 443 500 500
Sport seats     365  
Technology Package     2,140 2,140
Premium Package     2,185 2,185
Obstacle detection, rear     345 345
Heated front seats     455 455
Active steering     1,410 1,410
Options (change) 13,925 10,825 8,130 7,730
Options (change) 12,952 10,069 7,400 7,035
Destination 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $51,700 $66,650 $48,355 $51,905
Total Invoice $48,145 $62,139 $44,660 $47,930

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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: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,705
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S51-Series1-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4354hp V8300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$51,700$66,650$48,355$51,905
Adjustments for Features-2,035-2,785-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,665$63,865$48,230$51,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,200$0$3,675
Total Invoice$48,145$62,139$44,660$47,930
Adjustments for Features-1,895-2,597-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,250$59,542$44,545$47,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,292$0$3,385

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

Model Year2011201120132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S51-Series1-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$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$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Metal pedals   $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300 
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$4,725$5,475$2,815$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$2,785$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,895-2,597-1150

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

Model Year20112013
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested314077%
Total Not Requested95023%
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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested164067%
Total Not Requested80033%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Sport seats
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
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested84075%
Total Not Requested27525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested178086%
Total Not Requested30014%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested84075%
Total Not Requested27525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested178086%
Total Not Requested30014%

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