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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,595

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,630

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $1,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS55-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,900 $68,900 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $47,338 $64,078 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Prestige Package 6,650        
Driver Assist Package 3,250 3,250      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350 575 575 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,250        
Navigation Package   3,550      
Technology Package     1,850 1,850  
Premium Package     2,250    
Sport Package     3,600 3,600 2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Active steering     1,750 1,750 1,750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear       750  
Prestige Package 6,185        
Driver Assist Package 3,023 3,023      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,163        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 325 325 525 525 525
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,163        
Navigation Package   3,301      
Technology Package     1,685 1,685  
Premium Package     2,050    
Sport Package     3,275 3,275 2,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475
Proximity key     910 910 910
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Active steering     1,595 1,595 1,595
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear       685  
Options (change) 13,225 7,625 15,800 14,300 10,150
Options (change) 12,302 7,092 14,405 13,040 9,260
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $65,020 $77,420 $63,595 $67,695 $73,045
Total Invoice $60,535 $72,065 $58,630 $62,415 $67,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,385
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS55-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6450hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$65,020$77,420$63,595$67,695$73,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-2,690-2,240-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,020$75,070$60,905$65,455$70,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,050$0$4,550$9,950
Total Invoice$60,535$72,065$58,630$62,415$67,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,187-2,480-2,065-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,535$69,878$56,150$60,350$65,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,343$0$4,200$9,205

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS55-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed automated manual $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350  
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Retractable rear spoiler $400   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers $50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Carbon fiber trim $200   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
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$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Total Value of Features$5,650$8,000$8,340$7,890$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$2,690$2,240$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,187-2,480-2,065-2,020

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS55-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 Weight3,683 lb.3,815 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 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft318.4 ft3

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested171563%
Total Not Requested100037%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested101556%
Total Not Requested80044%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested165080%
Total Not Requested40020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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