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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: $7,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,540

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $6,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim528i535i550iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $34,504 $50,128
Premium Package 2,600 1,500      
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   475 475
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 300 300
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Rearview camera 400 400      
Adaptive cruise control       2,100 2,100
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
Premium Package 2,365 1,365      
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   443 443
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 280 280
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910    
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Rearview camera 365 365      
Adaptive cruise control       1,954 1,954
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
Options (change) 13,725 12,625 6,225 17,375 13,625
Options (change) 12,500 11,500 5,670 16,161 12,676
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $62,450 $66,950 $69,850 $55,350 $69,700
Total Invoice $57,580 $61,735 $64,460 $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: $4,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,191
Model Year20132013201320122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim528i535i550iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$62,450$66,950$69,850$55,350$69,700
Adjustments for Features-3,090-3,090-1,7900-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,360$63,860$68,060$55,350$69,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$8,700$0$13,850
Total Invoice$57,580$61,735$64,460$51,540$64,979
Adjustments for Features-2,849-2,849-1,6520-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,731$58,886$62,808$51,540$64,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$8,077$0$12,973

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

Model Year20132013201320122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim528i535i550iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
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
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,140$8,140$6,840$5,050$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$3,090$1,790$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,849-2,849-1,6520-466

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

Model Year20132012
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 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

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 warning200Yes
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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested326577%
Total Not Requested95023%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested164067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested170077%
Total Not Requested50023%

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