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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: $41,895

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $10,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,670

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim128i135iA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $42,800 $54,600 $69,900
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $39,804 $50,778 $65,008
Cold Weather Package 900 600      
Premium Package 3,700 3,400      
Sport Package 1,300 1,100      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
iPod integration 400 400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 575 575 575
Xenon HID headlights 900        
HD radio 350 350      
Proximity key 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
Aluminum trim   0      
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,600 2,600 2,600
Premium Plus Package     3,000    
S Line Sport Package     1,250    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995    
Cold Weather Package 820 545      
Premium Package 3,365 3,095      
Sport Package 1,185 1,000      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
iPod integration 365 365      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 536 536 536
Xenon HID headlights 820        
HD radio 315 315      
Proximity key 455 455      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
Aluminum trim   0      
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,418 2,418 2,418
Premium Plus Package     2,790    
S Line Sport Package     1,164    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926    
Options (change) 11,670 9,970 8,420 3,175 3,175
Options (change) 10,615 9,065 7,834 2,954 2,954
Destination 825 825 975 975 975
Total Price $41,895 $46,645 $52,195 $58,750 $74,050
Total Invoice $38,670 $43,050 $48,613 $54,707 $68,937

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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: $4,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,228
Model Year20092009201820182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim128i135iA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6252hp I4354hp V6444hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$41,895$46,645$52,195$58,750$74,050
Adjustments for Features-1000-6,235-7,185-8,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,795$46,645$45,960$51,565$65,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0$5,605$19,755
Total Invoice$38,670$43,050$48,613$54,707$68,937
Adjustments for Features-920-5,807-6,691-7,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,578$43,050$42,806$48,016$61,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,472$0$5,210$18,372

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

Model Year20092009201820182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim128i135iA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Residual heat$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,440$2,340$8,575$9,525$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$6,235$7,185$8,335
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-5,807-6,691-7,759

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

Model Year20092018
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in108.8 in
Length171.7 in184.0 in
Width68.8 in72.7 in
Height56.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested308091%
Total Not Requested3009%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested3080100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested89056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested117545%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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