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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: $40,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,320

BMW i3   
Difference: $7,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5i3
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $44,450
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $42,020
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 700
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 645
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Options (change) 11,275 8,475 3,050
Options (change) 10,489 7,884 2,805
Destination 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $49,050 $64,300 $40,995
Total Invoice $45,682 $59,954 $38,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,835
Model Year201120112017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5i3
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4354hp V8168hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$49,050$64,300$40,995
Adjustments for Features-1,640-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,410$62,060$40,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,650$0
Total Invoice$45,682$59,954$38,320
Adjustments for Features-1,527-2,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,155$57,865$38,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,710$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW i3

Model Year201120112017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5i3
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Base
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
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$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 
33 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 player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
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
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$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 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,940$8,540$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$2,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,527-2,0890

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,683 lb.2,962 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 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested281569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested144059%
Total Not Requested100041%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested31519%
Total Not Requested137581%

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