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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,520

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,675

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $2,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim135iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,850 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $33,160 $34,318 $49,895
Cold Weather Package 600    
Premium Package 3,400    
Sport Package 1,100 1,450  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100    
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Aluminum trim 0    
iPod integration 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
HD radio 350    
Active steering 1,550    
Proximity key 500    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
Audi Drive Select Package   2,950 3,950
Cold Weather Package 545    
Premium Package 3,095    
Sport Package 1,000 1,349  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90    
Navigation system 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 443 443
Aluminum trim 0    
iPod integration 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
HD radio 315    
Active steering 1,365    
Proximity key 455    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
Audi Drive Select Package   2,743 3,673
Options (change) 12,845 13,575 10,325
Options (change) 11,690 12,627 9,603
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,520 $51,350 $66,150
Total Invoice $45,675 $47,820 $61,673

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,461
Model Year200920112011
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim135iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$49,520$51,350$66,150
Adjustments for Features0-735-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,520$50,615$64,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,050
Total Invoice$45,675$47,820$61,673
Adjustments for Features0-684-1,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,675$47,136$60,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,153

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

Model Year200920112011
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim135iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,440$4,175$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$735$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-684-1,384

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See a complete comparison of BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

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

Model Year20092011
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in108.3 in
Length171.7 in182.1 in
Width68.8 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,882 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 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

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 height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
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 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested314077%
Total Not Requested95023%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
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
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested164067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%

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