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BMW i8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,890

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $74,967

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,802

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $68,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
Modeli8A5 / S5
TrimBaseS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $135,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $125,025 $47,802
Giga World 2,000  
Technology Package   2,200
Navigation system   2,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Giga World 1,820  
Technology Package   2,045
Navigation system   2,178
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 2,000 6,365
Options (change) 1,820 5,875
Destination 950 825
Gas Tax -3,793 1,300
Total Price $134,857 $59,890
Total Invoice $124,002 $55,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,487
Model Year20142009
Modeli8A5 / S5
TrimBaseS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$134,857$59,890
Adjustments for Features-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,907$59,890
Total Invoice$124,002$55,802
Adjustments for Features-2,7130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,289$55,802

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20142009
Modeli8A5 / S5
TrimBaseS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,690$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7130

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20142009
Modeli8A5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in108.3 in
Length184.9 in182.1 in
Width76.5 in73.0 in
Height50.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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