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

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BMW i3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,645

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,160

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
Modeli3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $41,200 $53,100
Base Invoice $42,020 $38,316 $49,384
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 575 575
Convenience Package   900  
Technology Package     2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 536 536
Convenience Package   838  
Technology Package     2,696
Options (change) 700 1,475 3,475
Options (change) 645 1,374 3,232
Destination 995 950 950
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $38,645 $43,625 $57,525
Total Invoice $36,160 $40,640 $53,566

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,649
Model Year201720172017
Modeli3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,645$43,625$57,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,965-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,645$41,660$53,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,960
Total Invoice$36,160$40,640$53,566
Adjustments for Features0-1,831-3,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,160$38,809$49,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,121

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201720172017
Modeli3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,450$7,415$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,831-3,636

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172017
Modeli3A5 / S5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in108.3 in
Length157.4 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height62.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight2,962 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
Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested107558%
Total Not Requested79042%

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