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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,290

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $6,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,629

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $5,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Z4Z4Z4
TrimA5S5sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Navigation system 2,390 2,390      
Premium Package 1,850   3,300 1,100 1,100
Technology Package 1,700 1,700      
S Line Package 2,900        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550
Wood trim   500 500    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Proximity key     500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Navigation system 2,178 2,178      
Premium Package 1,721   3,005 1,000 1,000
Technology Package 1,580 1,580      
S Line Package 2,698        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432 500 500 500
Wood trim   466 455    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Proximity key     455 455 455
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Options (change) 11,615 5,065 9,200 6,500 6,500
Options (change) 10,746 4,656 8,375 5,915 5,915
Destination 775 775 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $52,290 $57,640 $58,745 $62,545 $71,595
Total Invoice $48,629 $53,697 $54,210 $57,730 $66,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,784
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Z4Z4Z4
TrimA5S5sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp V6354hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$52,290$57,640$58,745$62,545$71,595
Adjustments for Features-6500-3,685-3,835-5,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,640$57,640$55,060$58,710$65,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0$3,650$10,650
Total Invoice$48,629$53,697$54,210$57,730$66,055
Adjustments for Features-6040-3,401-3,540-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,025$53,697$50,809$54,190$60,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,672$0$3,381$9,816

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Z4Z4Z4
TrimA5S5sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  $50
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$6,200$5,550$9,235$9,385$11,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$3,685$3,835$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments-6040-3,401-3,540-5,430

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082012
ModelA5 / S5Z4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in98.3 in
Length182.1 in166.9 in
Width73.0 in70.5 in
Height54.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.9 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
Compass0No
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 washers50No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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 Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2925104%
Total Not Requested-100-4%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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