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

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BMW Z4 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,250

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $5,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,306

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $5,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelZ4A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimsDrive35iA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $57,500 $42,600 $59,300
Base Invoice $53,580 $39,618 $55,150
Technology Package 2,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475
Heated front seats 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Prestige Package   9,200 6,300
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Sport Package   1,000  
AWD   2,100  
Technology Package 2,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443 443
Heated front seats 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Prestige Package   8,556 5,860
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Sport Package   930  
AWD   1,954  
Options (change) 4,400 13,775 6,775
Options (change) 4,010 12,813 6,303
Destination 995 875 875
Total Price $62,895 $57,250 $66,950
Total Invoice $58,585 $53,306 $62,328

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,842
Model Year201620122012
ModelZ4A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimsDrive35iA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionS7T8S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$62,895$57,250$66,950
Adjustments for Features0-605-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,895$56,645$66,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,800
Total Invoice$58,585$53,306$62,328
Adjustments for Features0-563-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,585$52,743$61,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,115

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201620122012
ModelZ4A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimsDrive35iA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Wind blocker $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
No leather in second row$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$9,945$10,550$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$605$505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-563-470

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162012
ModelZ4A5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in108.3 in
Length166.9 in182.1 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height50.8 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.4,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.3 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 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested306573%
Total Not Requested115027%
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 controls100Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested144059%
Total Not Requested100041%

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