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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,020

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $3,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,373

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $2,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS53-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,850 $50,900 $68,900 $45,100
Base Invoice $35,201 $47,338 $64,078 $41,670
Sport Package 750      
Prestige Package 9,450 6,650    
Driver Assist Package 3,250 3,250 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 550
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350 350  
Navigation Package     3,550  
Convenience Package       1,200
Navigation system       2,150
Premium Package       2,000
Heated front seats       500
Adaptive cruise control       2,400
Active steering       1,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Sport Package 697      
Prestige Package 8,789 6,185    
Driver Assist Package 3,023 3,023 3,023  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443 500
Sunshade, rear, power 325 325 325  
Navigation Package     3,301  
Convenience Package       1,090
Navigation system       1,955
Premium Package       1,820
Heated front seats       455
Adaptive cruise control       2,135
Active steering       1,365
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Options (change) 14,275 10,725 7,625 10,700
Options (change) 13,277 9,976 7,092 9,640
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $53,020 $62,520 $77,420 $56,695
Total Invoice $49,373 $58,209 $72,065 $52,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,016
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS53-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine211hp 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)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$53,020$62,520$77,420$56,695
Adjustments for Features-2,345-2,320-5,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,675$60,200$72,000$56,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,525$21,325$0
Total Invoice$49,373$58,209$72,065$52,205
Adjustments for Features-2,184-2,160-5,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,189$56,049$67,020$52,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,860$19,831$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS53-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5335i
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 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100
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$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 
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
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 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim   $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$4,950$4,925$8,025$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$2,320$5,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,184-2,160-5,0450

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS53-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 Volume12.2 ft311.1 ft3

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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested294070%
Total Not Requested127530%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested144053%
Total Not Requested127547%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested79044%
Total Not Requested102556%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
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%

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