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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $7,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $7,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5i3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $44,450
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $42,020
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600 2,600  
Premium Plus Package 3,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 700
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Sunroof     1,000
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418 2,418  
Premium Plus Package 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 645
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 6,175 3,175 4,050
Options (change) 5,744 2,954 3,725
Destination 975 975 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $49,750 $58,550 $41,995
Total Invoice $46,337 $54,521 $39,240

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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: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,007
Model Year201820182017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5i3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4354hp V6168hp E
TransmissionS7T8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$49,750$58,550$41,995
Adjustments for Features-5,465-7,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,285$51,485$41,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,200$0
Total Invoice$46,337$54,521$39,240
Adjustments for Features-5,090-6,5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,247$47,942$39,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,695$0

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

Model Year201820182017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5i3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
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
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
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
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
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 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,790$11,390$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,465$7,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,090-6,5790

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5i3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in101.2 in
Length186.3 in157.4 in
Width72.6 in69.9 in
Height54.6 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft311.8 ft3

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested129081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested87533%

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested109078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested75044%

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