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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,050

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $20,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,173

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $19,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675
Sport Package 800 800            
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700            
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0            
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150 6,150          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 550 550 550 550  
Multicontour seats       1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300  
Driver Assistance Plus       1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package       1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Premium Package       2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500 500
LED headlights       1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Sport Package 744 744            
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512            
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0            
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718 5,718          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 500 500 500 500  
Multicontour seats       1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185  
Driver Assistance Plus       1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package       1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Premium Package       2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455 455
LED headlights       1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Options (change) 10,225 10,225 6,725 11,550 10,450 10,450 10,550 5,300
Options (change) 9,510 9,510 6,254 10,515 9,515 9,515 9,605 4,825
Destination 925 925 925 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $42,050 $45,350 $50,150 $62,745 $67,295 $68,795 $73,645 $72,595
Total Invoice $39,173 $42,241 $46,706 $58,375 $62,570 $63,950 $68,410 $67,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,522
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionS6S6S6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$42,050$45,350$50,150$62,745$67,295$68,795$73,645$72,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,650-3,955-3,955-3,955-3,955-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,050$43,650$47,500$58,790$63,340$64,840$69,690$68,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,450$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$9,950
Total Invoice$39,173$42,241$46,706$58,375$62,570$63,950$68,410$67,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-2,468-3,680-3,677-3,676-3,674-3,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,173$40,658$44,238$54,695$58,893$60,274$64,736$63,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$5,065$0$4,198$5,579$10,041$9,216

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

Model Year20162016201620162016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0       
AWD $1700$1700     
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200     
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200     
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150     
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100     
Wide-view front camera   $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125 
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500     
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0     
Rear spoiler  $200     
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50$50
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100     
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50$50
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75     
Compass$0$0$0     
Fog light, rear$100$100$100     
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350$350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100     
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75     
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0     
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,450$6,150$7,100$8,405$8,405$8,405$8,405$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,650$3,955$3,955$3,955$3,955$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-2,468-3,680-3,677-3,676-3,674-3,584

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

Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S35-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 Weight3,176 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 A3 1.8 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested375086%
Total Not Requested60014%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested375086%
Total Not Requested60014%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested365086%
Total Not Requested60014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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