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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: $53,250

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $7,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,586

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $7,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S55-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000          
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 3,950        
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300        
Sport Package 1,000          
Sunshade, rear, power 300 300 575 575 575 575
Wood trim 350 500       0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550  
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300 2,300  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450      
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150
Dynamic Handling Package     1,950      
Adaptive dampers - electrical       700 700  
Active steering       1,150 1,150  
Heated front seats           500
Upgraded leather upholstery 930          
Audi Drive Select Package 2,743 3,673        
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860        
Sport Package 930          
Sunshade, rear, power 280 280 530 530 530 525
Wood trim 325 466       0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 505 505 505  
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115 2,115  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335      
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140 140
Dynamic Handling Package     1,795      
Adaptive dampers - electrical       645 645  
Active steering       1,060 1,060  
Heated front seats           455
Options (change) 15,275 11,525 6,975 5,425 5,425 1,225
Options (change) 14,207 10,722 6,420 4,995 4,995 1,120
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $53,250 $67,600 $60,370 $64,120 $68,420 $75,620
Total Invoice $49,586 $63,025 $56,825 $60,330 $64,330 $71,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,719
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S55-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$53,250$67,600$60,370$64,120$68,420$75,620
Adjustments for Features0-500-3,740-3,740-5,690-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,250$67,100$56,630$60,380$62,730$70,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,850$0$3,750$6,100$13,800
Total Invoice$49,586$63,025$56,825$60,330$64,330$71,055
Adjustments for Features0-466-3,520-3,519-5,350-4,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,586$62,559$53,305$56,811$58,980$66,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,973$0$3,506$5,675$12,873

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

Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S55-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300    
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,625$6,125$9,365$9,365$11,315$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$3,740$3,740$5,690$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-3,520-3,519-5,350-4,877

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

Model Year20122018
ModelA5 / S55-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in117.1 in
Length182.1 in194.6 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height54.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested319076%
Total Not Requested102524%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested170077%
Total Not Requested50023%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested164067%
Total Not Requested80033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested175054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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