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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: $50,900

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $20,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,403

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $18,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
Model5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim550iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,200 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $55,585 $34,318 $49,895
Multicontour seats 1,300    
Premium Package 2 2,800    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400    
Folding second row seats 475    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500    
Proximity key 1,000    
AWD 2,300    
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
Sunshade, rear, power   500 500
Wood trim   350 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Multicontour seats 1,185    
Premium Package 2 2,550    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185    
Folding second row seats 430    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455    
Proximity key 910    
AWD 2,115    
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
Sunshade, rear, power   466 466
Wood trim   325 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 10,775 13,125 9,475
Options (change) 9,830 12,210 8,816
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $71,850 $50,900 $65,300
Total Invoice $66,290 $47,403 $60,886

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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: $16,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,113
Model Year201120112011
Model5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim550iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine400hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$71,850$50,900$65,300
Adjustments for Features-4,0900-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,760$50,900$64,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,050
Total Invoice$66,290$47,403$60,886
Adjustments for Features-3,7740-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,516$47,403$60,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,157

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

Model Year201120112011
Model5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim550iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,840$3,750$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7740-326

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

Model Year20112011
Model5-SeriesA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in108.3 in
Length193.1 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,882 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested374091%
Total Not Requested3509%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested209086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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