Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2008 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2012

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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: $58,940

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $9,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,906

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $7,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelA5 / S55-Series
TrimS5550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $46,966 $57,220
Technology Package 1,700  
Navigation system 2,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Wood trim 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Proximity key   1,000
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Technology Package 1,580  
Navigation system 2,178  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432  
Wood trim 466  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209  
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Proximity key   910
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,365 5,100
Options (change) 5,865 4,665
Destination 775 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $58,940 $67,995
Total Invoice $54,906 $62,780

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,607
Model Year20082012
ModelA5 / S55-Series
TrimS5550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine354hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$58,940$67,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,940$65,540
Total Invoice$54,906$62,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,906$60,513

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA5 / S55-Series
TrimS5550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,900$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,267

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA5 / S55-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in116.9 in
Length182.1 in193.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height54.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,891 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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