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Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,275

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $28,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,304

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $26,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelA35-Series Gran Turismo
Trim3.2550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,875 $66,000
Base Invoice $33,364 $60,900
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150  
Sport Package 1,400 1,200
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,300
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Navigation system 1,813  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069  
Sport Package 1,303 1,090
Heated front seats   455
AWD   2,115
Options (change) 6,575 4,000
Options (change) 6,115 3,660
Destination 825 895
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $43,275 $71,895
Total Invoice $40,304 $66,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,192
Model Year20092012
ModelA35-Series Gran Turismo
Trim3.2550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$43,275$71,895
Adjustments for Features0-5,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,275$66,530
Total Invoice$40,304$66,455
Adjustments for Features0-4,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,304$61,496

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20092012
ModelA35-Series Gran Turismo
Trim3.2550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,440$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,959

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20092012
ModelA35-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in120.7 in
Length168.7 in196.8 in
Width69.5 in74.8 in
Height56.0 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.5,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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