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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $9,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5i3
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,850 $50,900 $68,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $35,201 $47,338 $64,078 $39,690
Prestige Package 9,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 550
Wood trim 350      
Navigation Package   3,050    
Proximity key   550    
Tera World       2,500
Prestige Package 8,789      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443 500
Wood trim 325      
Navigation Package   2,837    
Proximity key   511    
Tera World       2,275
Options (change) 10,275 4,075 475 3,050
Options (change) 9,557 3,791 443 2,775
Destination 895 895 895 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $49,020 $55,870 $70,270 $38,945
Total Invoice $45,653 $52,024 $65,416 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,338
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5i3
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8168hp E
TransmissionM6M6S7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 10180, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$49,020$55,870$70,270$38,945
Adjustments for Features-1,455-930-3,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,565$54,940$67,055$38,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,375$19,490$0
Total Invoice$45,653$52,024$65,416$35,960
Adjustments for Features-1,355-866-2,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,298$51,158$62,423$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,860$18,125$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW i3

Model Year2013201320132015
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5i3
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50 $50 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,180$7,655$9,940$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$930$3,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,355-866-2,9930

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20132015
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5i3
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.2,635 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
12.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.211.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested262562%
Total Not Requested159038%

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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested54037%

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%

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