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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,990

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $1,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,492

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim525i530i550iM5A5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $37,108 $46,966
Premium Package 2,000 1,800     1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 800   800 800    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800   2,390 2,390
Sport Package (AWD) 700          
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Comfort seats   1,200 1,200      
Sport Package   2,300        
Wood trim       0   500
Rear spoiler       0    
Technology Package         1,700 1,700
S Line Package         2,900  
6-speed manual         0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Premium Package 1,820 1,640     1,721  
Xenon HID headlights 730   730 730    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640   2,178 2,178
Sport Package (AWD) 635          
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635        
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Comfort seats   1,090 1,090      
Sport Package   2,095        
Wood trim       0   466
Rear spoiler       0    
Technology Package         1,580 1,580
S Line Package         2,698  
6-speed manual         0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         432 432
Options (change) 8,570 10,370 6,370 2,870 9,315 5,065
Options (change) 7,795 9,435 5,795 2,610 8,609 4,656
Destination 695 695 695 695 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 1,300
Total Price $51,765 $57,865 $64,465 $87,765 $49,990 $57,640
Total Invoice $47,345 $52,900 $58,905 $80,375 $46,492 $53,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,620
Model Year200620062006200620082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim525i530i550iM5A5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18225/50-17255/40-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,765$57,865$64,465$87,765$49,990$57,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-550-2,815-825-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,765$56,665$63,915$84,950$49,165$56,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$12,150$33,185$0$7,250
Total Invoice$47,345$52,900$58,905$80,375$46,492$53,697
Adjustments for Features0-1,097-503-2,578-767-1,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,345$51,803$58,402$77,797$45,725$52,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,458$11,057$30,452$0$6,831

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200620062006200620082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim525i530i550iM5A5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150$150
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 $100
Second-row low console    $100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300
Rear spoiler   $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD changer, remote   $200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
iPod integration    $100$100
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 $0$0
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$3,215$4,415$3,765$6,030$4,040$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$550$2,815$825$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,097-503-2,578-767-1,141

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length191.1 in182.1 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line 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
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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