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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,225

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $5,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,450

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $5,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS51-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,000 $52,500 $70,900 $39,300
Base Invoice $37,200 $48,827 $65,938 $36,335
Premium Plus Package 2,300      
Sport Package 1,000      
Prestige Package 6,100 6,250    
Driver Assist Package 3,000 2,750 2,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 350      
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100    
Technology Package     2,900  
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
Premium Plus Package 2,140      
Sport Package 930      
Prestige Package 5,672 5,813    
Driver Assist Package 2,790 2,557 2,557  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 500
Wood trim 325      
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024    
Technology Package     2,698  
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) 13,300 10,650 6,200 9,030
Options (change) 12,368 9,905 5,766 8,220
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $54,225 $64,075 $78,025 $49,225
Total Invoice $50,493 $59,657 $72,629 $45,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,821
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS51-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14505, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19215/40-18
Total Price$54,225$64,075$78,025$49,225
Adjustments for Features-3,460-3,435-6,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,765$60,640$71,690$49,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,875$20,925$0
Total Invoice$50,493$59,657$72,629$45,450
Adjustments for Features-3,222-3,198-5,8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,271$56,459$66,732$45,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,188$19,461$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS51-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Metal pedals $75$75 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,925$5,900$8,800$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$3,435$6,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,222-3,198-5,8970

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS51-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 Volume12.2 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
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
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested121549%
Total Not Requested125051%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested105051%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested121549%
Total Not Requested125051%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested76554%
Total Not Requested65046%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%

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