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 $14,330 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: 14,330 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 12,784 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 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 | 400hp V8 | 211hp I4 | 354hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 14/21 MPG | 14/21 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 180, 10 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | 70,495 | 52,400 | 65,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,765 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 66,730 | 52,400 | 65,750 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 0 | 13,350 |
| Total Invoice | 65,055 | 48,797 | 61,306 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,474 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 61,581 | 48,797 | 61,306 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 0 | 12,509 |
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: 18,095 | |||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T | |||
| Difference: 16,258 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 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 | 62,000 | 37,100 | 53,900 |
| Base Invoice | 57,220 | 34,504 | 50,128 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 300 | 300 |
| AWD | 2,300 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,100 | 2,100 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,000 | ||
| Prestige Package | 9,200 | 6,300 | |
| Sport Package | 1,000 | ||
| Wood trim | 350 | 500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 0 | 0 | |
| Folding second row seats | 0 | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | |
| Proximity key | 0 | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 280 | 280 | |
| AWD | 0 | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 0 | 0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,954 | 1,954 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 930 | 0 | |
| Prestige Package | 8,556 | 5,860 | |
| Sport Package | 930 | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 325 | 466 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | |
| Total options | 7,600 | 14,425 | 9,675 |
| Total options | 6,940 | 13,418 | 9,003 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | 70,495 | 52,400 | 65,750 |
| Total Invoice | 65,055 | 48,797 | 61,306 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the 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 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 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5
| Model Year | 2012 | 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 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $850 | $850 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $1450 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| 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 | |
| Compact spare tire | $75 | $75 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| 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 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $50 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $350 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $50 | ||
| Traffic information | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $50 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Power-venting glass roof panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $25 | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $25 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Powertrain | |||
| 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 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 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,390 | $4,625 | $4,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,765 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,474 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | A5 / S5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 108.3 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 54.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,519 lb. | 3,891 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 36.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 31.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
A5 2.0T
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 600 | Yes |
| Radar- or laser-based collision preparation system | 500 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 300 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 50 | Yes |
| Media hard drive | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3625 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 21% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 300 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 50 | Yes |
| Media hard drive | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 30% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about BMW 5-Series Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the BMW 5-Series: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Panel aligment is good, as are interior seams. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Solid, quiet, sturdy |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Top quality - fit and finish is flawless |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The fit and finish on my new 528i were excellent. Not a flaw found yet. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight and solid. Nothing cheap about the workmanship. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
well put together with good materials |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 174-horsepower 2.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Excellent material and fit everywhere, the desing maybe abit more simplistic that i would like but the material and build is superb. Even a hardcore japanese brand fan -a friend of mine- admitted the build and materials used |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Top quality German manufacturing excellence |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Well made, with quality materials. Definitely a step up from the 3-series I owned previously. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Materials and workmanship are first-rate. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Top quality throughout, very few shortcuts |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This car is extremely high quality with tight panel fits and soft touch materials. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the BMW 5-Series: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
I drove both the 3 & 5 series - 328x is far too small inside & materials are worse than my Honda Pilot. The 5 series was a lot better, about as good as my Jetta, but no close to the quality of the Audi (which was $30000 less). |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Electrical and cooling system are a joke |
What Our Members Are Saying about Audi A5 / S5 Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Audi A5 / S5: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Very high quality. |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD |
soft touch and high quality everywhere. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
nicely made and lots of detailing |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Car seems very well made. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
Absolutely top notch materials with tight trim seams. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Absolutely spectacular interior. Most comfortable seats with pristine workmanship. |
