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BMW i3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
Modeli3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,400 $40,000 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $39,690 $37,200 $48,827 $65,938
Tera World 2,500      
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Prestige Package   6,100 6,250  
Premium Plus Package   2,300    
Wood trim   350    
Driver Assist Package     2,750 2,750
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100  
Technology Package       2,900
Tera World 2,275      
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 511 511 511
Prestige Package   5,672 5,813  
Premium Plus Package   2,140    
Wood trim   325    
Driver Assist Package     2,557 2,557
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024  
Technology Package       2,698
Options (change) 5,550 9,300 10,650 6,200
Options (change) 5,050 8,648 9,905 5,766
Destination 995 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $41,445 $50,225 $64,075 $78,025
Total Invoice $38,235 $46,773 $59,657 $72,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,663
Model Year2016201520152015
Modeli3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA1M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$41,445$50,225$64,075$78,025
Adjustments for Features-1350-2,275-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,310$50,225$61,800$72,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,575$22,625
Total Invoice$38,235$46,773$59,657$72,629
Adjustments for Features-1250-2,118-4,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,110$46,773$57,539$67,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,766$21,039

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2016201520152015
Modeli3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150  
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Text dictation$50   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,450$7,315$9,590$12,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$0$2,275$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1250-2,118-4,817

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20162015
Modeli3A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in108.3 in
Length157.4 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height62.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested69041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested136555%
Total Not Requested110045%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested136555%
Total Not Requested110045%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested96568%
Total Not Requested45032%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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