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BMW i3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW i3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,995 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $7,025 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | i3 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | Base | A5 Sportback 40 | A5 Sportback 45 | S5 Sportback | RS 5 Sportback |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $44,450 | $41,800 | $44,000 | $52,500 | $75,400 |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,350 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 |
| Sunroof | 1,000 | ||||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,000 | 3,000 | |||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,160 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | 536 | 536 | 536 | 536 |
| Sunroof | 920 | ||||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,418 | 2,418 | 2,418 | 2,418 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,050 | 6,175 | 6,175 | 3,175 | 3,175 |
| Options (change) | 3,725 | 5,744 | 5,744 | 2,954 | 2,954 |
| Destination | 995 | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1,045 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $41,995 | $49,020 | $51,220 | $56,720 | $79,620 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3 | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,560 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,739 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | i3 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | Base | A5 Sportback 40 | A5 Sportback 45 | S5 Sportback | RS 5 Sportback |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 168hp E | 201hp I4 H | 261hp I4 H | 349hp V6 | 444hp V6 |
| Transmission | A1 | S7 | S7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 265/35-19 |
| Total Price | $41,995 | $49,020 | $51,220 | $56,720 | $79,620 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,465 | -5,465 | -7,065 | -8,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,995 | $43,555 | $45,755 | $49,655 | $71,405 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,200 | $6,100 | $27,850 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Model Year | 2017 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | i3 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | Base | A5 Sportback 40 | A5 Sportback 45 | S5 Sportback | RS 5 Sportback |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 33 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||
| Text dictation | $50 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| 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 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,325 | $9,790 | $9,790 | $11,390 | $12,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,465 | $5,465 | $7,065 | $8,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -757 | -724 | -498 | -413 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Model Year | 2017 | 2021 |
| Model | i3 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 111.1 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 187.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.5 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 54.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,962 lb. | 3,760 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 35.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 40
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1290 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 19% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 45
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1290 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 19% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
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