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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,650

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,757

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $2,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS53-Series3-Series
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $43,415 $42,020
Premium Plus Package 3,000      
Prestige Package 4,600 4,400    
S Line Sport Package 1,250      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 550 550
Wood trim 350      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000   700  
S Sport Package   2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear     600 600
Executive Tier     3,100 3,100
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900
Driving Assistance Package     500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
M Sport Design     3,950  
Heated second row seats     350 350
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Convenience Tier       850
Track Handling Package       2,300
Premium Plus Package 2,790      
Prestige Package 4,278 4,092    
S Line Sport Package 1,164      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 1,674    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 505 505
Wood trim 326      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930   645  
S Sport Package   2,326    
Obstacle detection, rear     550 550
Executive Tier     2,850 2,850
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670
Driving Assistance Package     460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
M Sport Design     3,635  
Heated second row seats     320 320
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Convenience Tier       780
Track Handling Package       2,115
Options (change) 13,075 9,775 14,840 13,340
Options (change) 12,164 9,094 13,650 12,265
Destination 975 975 995 995
Total Price $56,650 $65,150 $61,785 $58,785
Total Invoice $52,757 $60,661 $58,060 $55,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,192
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS53-Series3-Series
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine252hp I4354hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionS7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$56,650$65,150$61,785$58,785
Adjustments for Features-795-2,2950-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,855$62,855$61,785$58,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,000$3,075$0
Total Invoice$52,757$60,661$58,060$55,280
Adjustments for Features-740-2,1370-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,017$58,524$58,060$55,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,507$2,851$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS53-Series3-Series
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100$1100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Turn assist$25$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25$25  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support  $0$0
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge $75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Predictive efficiency assist$0$0  
Road sign information$75$75  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Metal pedals $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0$0  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,925$10,425$8,130$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$2,295$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-740-2,1370-71

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS53-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.2 in110.6 in
Length186.3 in182.0 in
Width72.6 in71.3 in
Height54.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested222585%
Total Not Requested40015%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested239079%
Total Not Requested65021%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested214077%
Total Not Requested65023%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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