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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: $59,207

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $4,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202020202020202016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,900 $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $102,700 $110,000 $53,100
M Sport Design 4,900            
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 2,450 1,000 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550       575
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 1,000 700       1,000
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,100
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300        
Heated front seats       500      
Sunroof         0 0  
Prestige Package             6,250
Luxury Package             1,100
M Sport Design 4,510            
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 2,255 920 920      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505       536
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 920 645       930
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 995 995 995 995 1,024
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115        
Heated front seats       455      
Sunroof         0 0  
Prestige Package             5,813
Luxury Package             1,024
Options (change) 11,430 8,980 7,380 3,930 1,080 1,080 10,025
Options (change) 10,520 8,260 6,790 3,615 995 995 9,327
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $66,325 $59,207 $67,825 $81,575 $105,775 $113,075 $64,050

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,033
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,684
Model Year2020202020202020202020202016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6523hp V8600hp V8617hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$66,325$59,207$67,825$81,575$105,775$113,075$64,050
Adjustments for Features-2,715-2,190-2,415-5,915-7,265-7,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,610$57,017$65,410$75,660$98,510$105,810$64,050
Cost Above Minimum$6,593$0$8,393$18,643$41,493$48,793$0

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

Model Year2020202020202020202020202016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA5 / S5
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual      $150
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system      $200
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
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console      $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $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$0 
Body kit$0  $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel      $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 
Gesture control system$100$100$100 $100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
iPod integration      $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot      $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$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Compass      $0
Fog light, rear      $100
Fog lights$125$125$125   $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$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$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options    $0$0 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,890$7,365$7,590$11,090$12,440$12,440$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$2,190$2,415$5,915$7,265$7,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-479-176-284-347-218-2040

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

Model Year20202016
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

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95037%
Total Not Requested165063%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested161573%
Total Not Requested60027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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