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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: $52,850

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $3,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,216

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $2,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $45,100
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $41,670
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 3,950  
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,400
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500  
Wood trim 350 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
Navigation system     2,150
Premium Package     2,000
Heated front seats     500
Active steering     1,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Convenience Package     1,200
Audi Drive Select Package 2,743 3,673  
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,135
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466  
Wood trim 325 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500
Navigation system     1,955
Premium Package     1,820
Heated front seats     455
Active steering     1,365
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Convenience Package     1,090
Options (change) 15,075 13,425 10,700
Options (change) 14,023 12,489 9,640
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,850 $69,250 $56,695
Total Invoice $49,216 $64,559 $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 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,591
Model Year201120112012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2335i
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)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$52,850$69,250$56,695
Adjustments for Features-1,720-2,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,130$66,430$56,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,300$0
Total Invoice$49,216$64,559$52,205
Adjustments for Features-1,602-2,6290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,614$61,930$52,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,316$0

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

Model Year201120112012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2335i
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$5,475$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$2,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,602-2,6290

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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,683 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested314077%
Total Not Requested95023%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested164067%
Total Not Requested80033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
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, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%

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