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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,320

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $10,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,005

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $10,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim128i135iA5 2.0TRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $37,850 $68,900
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $35,201 $64,078
Cold Weather Package 750 600    
Premium Package 3,700 3,400    
Sport Package 1,300 1,100 750  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475
Proximity key 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
HD radio 350 350    
Active steering 1,400 1,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Prestige Package     9,450  
Driver Assist Package     3,250 3,250
Wood trim     350  
Cold Weather Package 685 545    
Premium Package 3,365 3,095    
Sport Package 1,185 1,000 697  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 443 443
Proximity key 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
HD radio 315 315    
Active steering 1,230 1,230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Prestige Package     8,789  
Driver Assist Package     3,023 3,023
Wood trim     325  
Options (change) 12,895 11,445 14,275 3,725
Options (change) 11,690 10,365 13,277 3,466
Destination 825 825 895 895
Total Price $42,320 $47,170 $53,020 $73,520
Total Invoice $39,005 $43,480 $49,373 $68,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,551
Model Year2008200820132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim128i135iA5 2.0TRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6211hp I4450hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$42,320$47,170$53,020$73,520
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,025-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,320$46,970$49,995$69,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0$19,090
Total Invoice$39,005$43,480$49,373$68,439
Adjustments for Features0-184-2,817-4,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,005$43,296$46,556$64,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,291$0$17,755

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2008200820132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim128i135iA5 2.0TRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Rear spoiler $200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,515$6,340$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,025$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-2,817-4,128

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20082013
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in108.3 in
Length171.7 in182.1 in
Width68.8 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested313093%
Total Not Requested2507%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested283092%
Total Not Requested2508%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
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 seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested295070%
Total Not Requested126530%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested105051%
Sport 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested105051%

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