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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: $55,350

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $4,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,540

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $3,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim528i535i550iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $34,504 $50,128
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium Package 2,400 2,200      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 300 300
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400    
HD radio 350 350 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
Prestige Package       9,200 6,300
Audi Drive Select Package       2,950 3,950
Sport Package       1,000  
Wood trim       350 500
Adaptive cruise control       2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Premium Package 2,185 2,000      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635      
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 280 280
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,230    
HD radio 315 315 315    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135    
Upgraded leather upholstery       930  
Prestige Package       8,556 5,860
Audi Drive Select Package       2,743 3,673
Sport Package       930  
Wood trim       325 466
Adaptive cruise control       1,954 1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Options (change) 14,695 13,695 10,795 17,375 13,625
Options (change) 13,275 12,360 9,725 16,161 12,676
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $60,120 $64,320 $70,420 $55,350 $69,700
Total Invoice $55,310 $59,180 $64,825 $51,540 $64,979

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,994
Model Year20082008200820122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim528i535i550iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$60,120$64,320$70,420$55,350$69,700
Adjustments for Features000-1,315-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,120$64,320$70,420$54,035$67,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$10,300$0$13,850
Total Invoice$55,310$59,180$64,825$51,540$64,979
Adjustments for Features000-1,224-1,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,310$59,180$64,825$50,316$63,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,870$9,515$0$12,971

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

Model Year20082008200820122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim528i535i550iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,365$4,365$4,365$5,680$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$1,315$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments000-1,224-1,692

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

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,506 lb.3,683 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 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested185097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Multicontour 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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested155097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Multicontour 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 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested302572%
Total Not Requested119028%
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)250No
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 Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested104043%
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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