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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: $53,250

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $8,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,586

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $8,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim530i540iM550iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,400 $58,950 $74,450 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $50,340 $55,505 $69,920 $34,504 $50,128
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   475 475
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 300 300
Dynamic Handling Package 1,950        
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700      
Active steering   1,150      
Heated front seats     500    
Wood trim     0 350 500
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
Prestige Package       9,200 6,300
Audi Drive Select Package       2,950 3,950
Sport Package       1,000  
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505   443 443
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 525 280 280
Dynamic Handling Package 1,795        
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645      
Active steering   1,060      
Heated front seats     455    
Wood trim     0 325 466
Upgraded leather upholstery       930  
Prestige Package       8,556 5,860
Audi Drive Select Package       2,743 3,673
Sport Package       930  
Options (change) 6,975 5,425 1,225 15,275 11,525
Options (change) 6,420 4,995 1,120 14,207 10,722
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $61,370 $65,370 $76,670 $53,250 $67,600
Total Invoice $57,755 $61,495 $72,035 $49,586 $63,025

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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: $4,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,649
Model Year20192019201920122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim530i540iM550iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine248hp I4335hp I6456hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,370$65,370$76,670$53,250$67,600
Adjustments for Features-3,740-3,740-5,1900-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,630$61,630$71,480$53,250$67,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$13,850$0$13,850
Total Invoice$57,755$61,495$72,035$49,586$63,025
Adjustments for Features-3,520-3,518-4,8760-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,235$57,977$67,159$49,586$62,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,742$12,924$0$12,973

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

Model Year20192019201920122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim530i540iM550iA5 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   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
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$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0  
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Gesture control system$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000 $1000$1000
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,365$9,365$10,815$5,625$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,740$3,740$5,190$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,520-3,518-4,8760-466

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

Model Year20192012
Model5-SeriesA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in108.3 in
Length194.6 in182.1 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested175054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

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%
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 mirror75No
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 Requested319076%
Total Not Requested102524%
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 buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

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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