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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: $52,290

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $2,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202020202020082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,900 $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $102,700 $110,000 $39,900 $50,500
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300          
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550       475 475
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150        
Wood trim       0 0 0   500
Heated front seats       500        
Sunroof         0 0    
Technology Package             1,700 1,700
Navigation system             2,390 2,390
Premium Package             1,850  
S Line Package             2,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic             1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             0  
Upgraded leather upholstery             1,000  
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115          
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505       432 432
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140        
Wood trim       0 0 0   466
Heated front seats       455        
Sunroof         0 0    
Technology Package             1,580 1,580
Navigation system             2,178 2,178
Premium Package             1,721  
S Line Package             2,698  
6-speed shiftable automatic             1,207  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             0  
Upgraded leather upholstery             930  
Options (change) 4,450 4,300 3,000 650 0 0 11,615 5,065
Options (change) 4,095 3,955 2,760 595 0 0 10,746 4,656
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 1,300
Total Price $59,345 $54,527 $63,445 $78,295 $104,695 $111,995 $52,290 $57,640

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,586
Model Year20202020202020202020202020082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6523hp V8600hp V8617hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD4WDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$59,345$54,527$63,445$78,295$104,695$111,995$52,290$57,640
Adjustments for Features-2,955-2,730-2,955-7,405-9,255-9,255-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,390$51,797$60,490$70,890$95,440$102,740$51,640$57,640
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,693$19,093$43,643$50,943$0$6,000

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

Model Year20202020202020202020202020082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 
6-speed manual       $150
RWD$0$0$0     
AWD   $1700  $1700$1700
4WD    $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Second-row low console      $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500  
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack $0      
3.5 kW onboard charger $0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0  
Body kit   $0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0  
Power-venting glass roof panel      $300$300
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100 $100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration      $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot      $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Compass      $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear      $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350  
Headlight washers      $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25      
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100  
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  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options    $0$0  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,980$7,755$7,980$12,430$14,280$14,280$5,675$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$2,730$2,955$7,405$9,255$9,255$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-262-23-183-167-192-180-6040

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

Model Year20202008
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.3,738 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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