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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $9,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5i3
TrimA5S5Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $42,400
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $39,690
Premium Package 1,900    
Technology Package 2,200 2,200  
Navigation system 2,390 2,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Wood trim   500  
Tera World     2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Premium Package 1,768    
Technology Package 2,045 2,045  
Navigation system 2,178 2,178  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953  
Wood trim   466  
Tera World     2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Options (change) 9,065 7,665 5,550
Options (change) 8,387 7,085 5,050
Destination 825 825 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $50,590 $61,190 $41,445
Total Invoice $47,063 $57,012 $38,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,382
Model Year200920092015
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5i3
TrimA5S5Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6354hp V8168hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$50,590$61,190$41,445
Adjustments for Features0-750-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,590$60,440$40,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,850$0
Total Invoice$47,063$57,012$38,235
Adjustments for Features0-699-554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,063$56,313$37,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,250$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW i3

Model Year200920092015
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5i3
TrimA5S5Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,815$7,565$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-554

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092015
ModelA5 / S5i3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.2 in
Length182.1 in157.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height54.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.011.8 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 seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested159094%

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