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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,345

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,945

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $2,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series
TrimA5S5335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $42,200
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $39,005
S Line Package 2,900    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0   100
Premium Package 1,900   2,650
Technology Package 2,200 2,200  
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 2,100
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,400
Wood trim   500  
Sport Package     850
Obstacle detection, rear     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
Active steering     1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
S Line Package 2,698    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0   90
Premium Package 1,768   2,410
Technology Package 2,045 2,045  
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 1,910
Audi Drive Select Package 2,742 2,742  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 430
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953 2,135
Wood trim   466  
Sport Package     775
Obstacle detection, rear     320
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
Active steering     1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 16,215 10,615 12,320
Options (change) 15,036 9,827 11,115
Destination 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $57,740 $64,140 $55,345
Total Invoice $53,712 $59,754 $50,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $367
Model Year200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series
TrimA5S5335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6354hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$57,740$64,140$55,345
Adjustments for Features-2,580-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,160$61,960$55,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$0
Total Invoice$53,712$59,754$50,945
Adjustments for Features-2,400-2,0310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,312$57,723$50,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,411$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series
TrimA5S5335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim $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$5,725$5,325$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$2,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,400-2,0310

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092009
ModelA5 / S53-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length182.1 in181.1 in
Width73.0 in70.2 in
Height54.0 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
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 Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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