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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,990

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $1,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,492

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S55-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA5S5525i530i550iM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Premium Package 1,850   2,000 1,800    
Technology Package 1,700 1,700        
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 1,800 1,800 1,800  
S Line Package 2,900          
6-speed manual 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Wood trim   500       0
Sport Package (AWD)     700 700    
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Xenon HID headlights     800   800 800
Heated front seats     500 500 500  
Satellite radio     595 595 595 595
Obstacle detection, rear     700 700    
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sport Package       2,300    
Comfort seats       1,200 1,200  
Rear spoiler           0
Premium Package 1,721   1,820 1,640    
Technology Package 1,580 1,580        
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 1,640 1,640 1,640  
S Line Package 2,698          
6-speed manual 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432        
Wood trim   466       0
Sport Package (AWD)     635 635    
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Xenon HID headlights     730   730 730
Heated front seats     455 455 455  
Satellite radio     540 540 540 540
Obstacle detection, rear     635 635    
Proximity key     910 910 910 910
Sport Package       2,095    
Comfort seats       1,090 1,090  
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 9,315 5,065 8,570 11,070 6,370 2,870
Options (change) 8,609 4,656 7,795 10,070 5,795 2,610
Destination 775 775 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $49,990 $57,640 $51,765 $58,565 $64,465 $87,765
Total Invoice $46,492 $53,697 $47,345 $53,535 $58,905 $80,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,620
Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S55-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA5S5525i530i550iM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/50-17245/40-18225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$49,990$57,640$51,765$58,565$64,465$87,765
Adjustments for Features-825-1,2250-1,200-550-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,165$56,415$51,765$57,365$63,915$84,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$5,600$12,150$33,185
Total Invoice$46,492$53,697$47,345$53,535$58,905$80,375
Adjustments for Features-767-1,1410-1,097-503-2,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,725$52,556$47,345$52,438$58,402$77,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,831$0$5,093$11,057$30,452

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S55-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA5S5525i530i550iM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200    
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100    
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300    
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100    
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,040$4,440$3,215$4,415$3,765$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$1,225$0$1,200$550$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments-767-1,1410-1,097-503-2,578

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082006
ModelA5 / S55-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length182.1 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in72.7 in
Height54.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

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
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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