BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison


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For the BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the 5-Series vs. A5 / S5 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the 5-Series and A5 / S5 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T's price is $14,970 lower than the BMW 5-Series 550i's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 14,970 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 13,232 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 |
| Trim | 550i | A5 2.0T | S5 4.2 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 360hp V8 | 211hp I4 | 354hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/23 MPG | 14/21 MPG | 14/21 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 200, 10 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | 69,620 | 55,350 | 69,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -700 | -1,200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 69,620 | 54,650 | 68,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 0 | 13,850 |
| Total Invoice | 64,120 | 51,540 | 64,979 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -652 | -1,119 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 64,120 | 50,888 | 63,860 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 0 | 12,972 |
Invoice Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5
Price Comparison (MSRP): BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5The 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.
| Lowest Total Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T | |||
| Difference: 14,270 | |||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T | |||
| Difference: 12,580 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 |
| Trim | 550i | A5 2.0T | S5 4.2 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | 60,600 | 37,100 | 53,900 |
| Base Invoice | 55,930 | 34,504 | 50,128 |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | ||
| Multicontour seats | 1,200 | ||
| Value Package | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 300 | 300 |
| Active steering | 1,400 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | ||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,000 | ||
| Prestige Package | 9,200 | 6,300 | |
| Audi Drive Select Package | 2,950 | 3,950 | |
| Sport Package | 1,000 | ||
| Wood trim | 350 | 500 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,100 | 2,100 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |
| Folding second row seats | 0 | 0 | |
| Multicontour seats | 0 | 0 | |
| Value Package | 0 | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | |
| Proximity key | 0 | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 280 | 280 | |
| Active steering | 0 | 0 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 0 | 0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 0 | 0 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 930 | 0 | |
| Prestige Package | 8,556 | 5,860 | |
| Audi Drive Select Package | 2,743 | 3,673 | |
| Sport Package | 930 | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 325 | 466 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,954 | 1,954 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | |
| Total options | 8,145 | 17,375 | 13,625 |
| Total options | 7,315 | 16,161 | 12,676 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | 69,620 | 55,350 | 69,700 |
| Total Invoice | 64,120 | 51,540 | 64,979 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 |
| Trim | 550i | A5 2.0T | S5 4.2 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $850 | $850 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $1450 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Forward collision alert | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $100 | $100 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $100 | $100 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $200 | ||
| Radar-based collision preparation system | $500 | $500 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Media drive, large | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $350 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $50 | ||
| Traffic information | $50 | $50 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Power-venting glass roof panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Cornering lights | $25 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Powertrain | |||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | $750 | $750 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,140 | $6,840 | $7,340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $700 | $1,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -652 | -1,119 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | A5 / S5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 108.3 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 54.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,968 lb. | 3,891 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 36.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 31.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
550i
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 150 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 5% |
Option Package Details
A5 2.0T
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seat upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 600 | Yes |
| Radar- or laser-based collision preparation system | 500 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 300 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Media hard drive | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3350 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 27% |
| Audi Drive Select Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 750 | No |
| Active steering | 1250 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 43% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 50% |
Option Package Details
S5 4.2
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 600 | Yes |
| Radar- or laser-based collision preparation system | 500 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 300 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media hard drive | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Audi Drive Select Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 750 | No |
| Active steering | 1250 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 54% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW 5-Series
| Price of the BMW 5-Series: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better than the Lexus I was looking at for a much better handling and more luggage space vehicle. |
| Price of the BMW 5-Series: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too expensive for what you get. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
for 60k the 5 series seems a bit pricy compared to what you can get from even an acura TL for instance. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I paid cash, but they do not usually offer incentives on the 5 series. That may have changed in this economy but the 5 series has few incentives. |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very expensive car 90K CDN or 60K USD new. Very pricey for a car. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD |
Compared to the implicit value of Genesis, BMW simply charges too much for what you get...$25K delta just not justifiable. |
| 2001 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
still a high payment |
| 2000 | 4dr Sedan 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Mostly about the depreciation - you will lose money |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Audi A5 / S5
| Price of the Audi A5 / S5: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
More expensive than competitors |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Price is too high. The quality of the car when taken to the test, does not justify the price. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
Expensive base price as compared to a 335i (but still less than a 650i). Horrible leasing factors leave buying as the only real option. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too much money for some. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little too high, but worth it |
