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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: $53,540

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $3,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,805

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $2,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series
TrimA5S5335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $45,100
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $41,670
Technology Package 2,200 2,200  
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 2,150
Premium Package 1,900   2,000
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,400
Wood trim   500  
Heated front seats     500
Active steering     1,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Convenience Package     1,200
Technology Package 2,045 2,045  
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 1,955
Premium Package 1,768   1,820
Audi Drive Select Package 2,742 2,742  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953 2,135
Wood trim   466  
Heated front seats     455
Active steering     1,365
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Convenience Package     1,090
Options (change) 12,015 10,615 10,700
Options (change) 11,129 9,827 9,640
Destination 825 825 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,540 $64,140 $56,695
Total Invoice $49,805 $59,754 $52,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,567
Model Year200920092012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series
TrimA5S5335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6354hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$53,540$64,140$56,695
Adjustments for Features-1,255-2,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,285$62,135$56,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,850$0
Total Invoice$49,805$59,754$52,205
Adjustments for Features-1,167-1,8680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,638$57,886$52,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,248$0

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

Model Year200920092012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series
TrimA5S5335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,450$5,200$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$2,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,167-1,8680

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

Model Year20092012
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.3,363 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
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%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

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