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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: $48,125

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $10,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,470

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $9,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5
Trim135iS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,300 $50,500
Base Invoice $36,335 $46,966
M Sport Package 1,300  
Premium Package 1,750  
Navigation system 2,150 2,390
7-speed automated manual 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Heated front seats 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Technology Package   1,700
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
M Sport Package 1,185  
Premium Package 1,595  
Navigation system 1,955 2,178
7-speed automated manual 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 432
Heated front seats 455  
Aluminum trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Technology Package   1,580
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Options (change) 7,930 5,865
Options (change) 7,240 5,399
Destination 895 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $48,125 $58,440
Total Invoice $44,470 $54,440

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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: $8,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,717
Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5
Trim135iS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6354hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$48,125$58,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,125$57,095
Total Invoice$44,470$54,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,470$53,187

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

Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5
Trim135iS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,655$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,253

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

Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in108.3 in
Length172.2 in182.1 in
Width68.8 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,439 lb.3,891 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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