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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: $49,225

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $3,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,450

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $3,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim135iA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,300 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $36,335 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Premium Package 1,750      
M Sport Package 1,300      
Navigation system 2,150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475 475
Aluminum trim 0      
Heated front seats 500      
Proximity key 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 380      
Active steering 1,550      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Prestige Package   9,450 6,650  
Driver Assist Package   3,250 3,250 3,250
Sport Package   750    
Premium Package 1,595      
M Sport Package 1,185      
Navigation system 1,955      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443 443 443
Aluminum trim 0      
Heated front seats 455      
Proximity key 455      
Obstacle detection, rear 345      
Active steering 1,410      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Prestige Package   8,789 6,185  
Driver Assist Package   3,023 3,023 3,023
Sport Package   697    
Options (change) 9,030 13,925 10,375 3,725
Options (change) 8,220 12,952 9,651 3,466
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $49,225 $52,670 $62,170 $73,520
Total Invoice $45,450 $49,048 $57,884 $68,439

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $376
Model Year2012201320132013
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim135iA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8505, 14505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$49,225$52,670$62,170$73,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,460-3,435-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,225$49,210$58,735$68,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,525$19,240
Total Invoice$45,450$49,048$57,884$68,439
Adjustments for Features0-3,222-3,198-4,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,450$45,826$54,686$63,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,860$17,893

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

Model Year2012201320132013
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim135iA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Raised top speed limiter$0   
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers$50  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather door panel trim   $250
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,030$6,490$6,465$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,460$3,435$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,222-3,198-4,720

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

Model Year20122013
Model1-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in108.3 in
Length172.2 in182.1 in
Width68.8 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,209 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 135i

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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested286568%
Total Not Requested135032%
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 controls100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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

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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested146554%
Total Not Requested125046%

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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