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BMW Z4 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,950

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $2,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,195

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelZ4A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimsDrive35isS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $64,200 $62,300
Base Invoice $59,245 $57,940
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
S Sport Package   2,500
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536
S Sport Package   2,326
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Options (change) 5,900 5,675
Options (change) 5,370 5,280
Destination 895 975
Total Price $70,995 $68,950
Total Invoice $65,510 $64,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,068
Model Year20122018
ModelZ4A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimsDrive35isS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine335hp I6354hp V6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$70,995$68,950
Adjustments for Features0-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,995$63,845
Total Invoice$65,510$64,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,510$59,442

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20122018
ModelZ4A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimsDrive35isS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Wind blocker $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Total Value of Features$9,595$14,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,753

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20122018
ModelZ4A5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in108.9 in
Length166.9 in184.0 in
Width70.5 in72.7 in
Height50.8 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.4,375 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.99.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested71551%
Total Not Requested67549%

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