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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: $65,045

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $375

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,290

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
Trim528i535i550iS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $52,000
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $48,360
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Premium Package 2,250      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Sport Package 3,600 3,600 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   500
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500  
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   750    
Comfort Package       1,100
Prestige Package       6,250
Driver Assist Package       2,750
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000
Sunshade, rear, power       350
Wood trim       200
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Premium Package 2,050      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Sport Package 3,275 3,275 2,365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   467
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475  
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Obstacle detection, rear   685    
Comfort Package       1,024
Prestige Package       5,813
Driver Assist Package       2,557
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930
Sunshade, rear, power       325
Wood trim       186
Options (change) 17,625 16,125 11,975 12,150
Options (change) 16,065 14,700 10,920 11,302
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $65,420 $69,520 $74,870 $65,045
Total Invoice $60,290 $64,075 $69,035 $60,557

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,999
Model Year2012201220122014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
Trim528i535i550iS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$65,420$69,520$74,870$65,045
Adjustments for Features-2,965-2,515-2,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,455$67,005$72,405$65,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$9,950$0
Total Invoice$60,290$64,075$69,035$60,557
Adjustments for Features-2,732-2,318-2,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,558$61,757$66,762$60,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,199$9,204$0

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

Model Year2012201220122014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
Trim528i535i550iS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,765$7,315$7,265$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$2,515$2,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,732-2,318-2,2730

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

Model Year20122014
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 528i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67560%
Total Not Requested45040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67560%
Total Not Requested45040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67560%
Total Not Requested45040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested146559%
Total Not Requested100041%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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