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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,470

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $40,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,888

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $37,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS35-Series
TrimRS 3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,500 $94,100
Base Invoice $50,686 $87,250
Technology Package 3,900  
Dynamic Plus Package 4,800  
Dynamic Package 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Ceramic brake rotors   9,250
265/35ZR20   1,300
Technology Package 3,628  
Dynamic Plus Package 4,464  
Dynamic Package 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Ceramic brake rotors   8,420
265/35ZR20   1,185
Options (change) 11,020 10,550
Options (change) 10,252 9,605
Destination 950 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $66,470 $106,945
Total Invoice $61,888 $99,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,788
Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS35-Series
TrimRS 3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5560hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/30-19265/35-20
Total Price$66,470$106,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,470$105,355
Total Invoice$61,888$99,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,888$97,676

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS35-Series
TrimRS 3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,350$12,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,474

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in116.9 in
Length175.4 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height55.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested156559%
Total Not Requested110041%
Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0No
Total Requested250091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport exhaust0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
255/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

265/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
265/35ZR20 tires200No
295/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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