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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: $60,775

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $79,127

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,589

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $72,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
Modeli8A5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $140,700 $53,100
Base Invoice $130,125 $49,384
Giga World 2,000  
Technology Package   2,900
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,250
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Giga World 1,820  
Technology Package   2,696
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,163
7-speed automated manual   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Options (change) 2,000 6,725
Options (change) 1,820 6,255
Destination 995 950
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $139,902 $60,775
Total Invoice $129,147 $56,589

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,349
Model Year20162017
Modeli8A5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH333hp V6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/40-18
Total Price$139,902$60,775
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,592$60,775
Total Invoice$129,147$56,589
Adjustments for Features-1,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,938$56,589

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162017
Modeli8A5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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 warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Metal pedals $75
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,425$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2090

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162017
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.3,925 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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested161587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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