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BMW i8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,050

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $65,852

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,937

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $60,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
Modeli8A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $140,700 $69,900
Base Invoice $130,125 $65,008
Giga World 2,000  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Giga World 1,820  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,000 3,175
Options (change) 1,820 2,954
Destination 995 975
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $139,902 $74,050
Total Invoice $129,147 $68,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,992
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,133
Model Year20162018
Modeli8A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH444hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20265/35-19
Total Price$139,902$74,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,902$70,910
Total Invoice$129,147$68,937
Adjustments for Features0-2,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,147$66,014

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20162018
Modeli8A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseRS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player, remote $100
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
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 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,825$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,923

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20162018
Modeli8A5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in108.8 in
Length184.9 in184.0 in
Width76.5 in72.7 in
Height50.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested134096%
Total Not Requested504%

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