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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,020

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $4,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,535

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $3,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013
Model5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim535i550iS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,100 $60,200 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $46,290 $55,585 $47,338 $64,078
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700 2,700    
Sport Package 2,200 2,200    
Premium Package 2 4,900 2,800    
Premium Package 1,800      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400    
Active steering 1,750 1,750    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550   475 475
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,250  
Prestige Package     6,650  
Driver Assist Package     3,250 3,250
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,250  
Sunshade, rear, power     350 350
Navigation Package       3,550
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455 2,455    
Sport Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Package 2 4,460 2,550    
Premium Package 1,640      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185    
Active steering 1,595 1,595    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475    
Proximity key 910 910    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500   443 443
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,163  
Prestige Package     6,185  
Driver Assist Package     3,023 3,023
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,163  
Sunshade, rear, power     325 325
Navigation Package       3,301
Options (change) 18,775 14,325 13,225 7,625
Options (change) 17,105 13,055 12,302 7,092
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $69,750 $75,400 $65,020 $77,420
Total Invoice $64,270 $69,515 $60,535 $72,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $842
Model Year2011201120132013
Model5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim535i550iS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6400hp V8333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$69,750$75,400$65,020$77,420
Adjustments for Features-3,140-3,1400-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,610$72,260$65,020$75,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,650$0$10,050
Total Invoice$64,270$69,515$60,535$72,065
Adjustments for Features-2,893-2,8950-2,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,377$66,620$60,535$69,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,243$0$9,343

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2011201120132013
Model5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim535i550iS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$8,240$8,240$5,100$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$3,140$0$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,893-2,8950-2,187

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20112013
Model5-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in108.3 in
Length193.1 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,683 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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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 Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested196569%
Total Not Requested87531%
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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 Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
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 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested196572%
Total Not Requested75028%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested126570%
Total Not Requested55030%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested165080%
Total Not Requested40020%

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