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

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Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,110

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $25,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,361

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $23,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelA3A35-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $55,950
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $51,655
Technology Package 1,500 1,250  
Premium Package 1,650   1,050
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Rear side airbags 350 350 385
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,900
Audio Package 1,350    
Satellite radio   350  
Value Package     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Technology Package 1,365 1,138  
Premium Package 1,502   955
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Rear side airbags 319 319 350
Navigation system 1,774 1,775 1,730
Audio Package 1,229    
Satellite radio   319  
Value Package     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 9,050 6,150 3,930
Options (change) 8,237 5,599 3,575
Destination 720 720 875
Total Price $35,110 $40,850 $60,755
Total Invoice $32,361 $37,880 $56,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,196
Model Year200720072010
ModelA3A35-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4250hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,110$40,850$60,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,110$38,000$55,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,890$0
Total Invoice$32,361$37,880$56,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,643-4,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,361$35,237$51,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,876$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200720072010
ModelA3A35-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
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$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,030$3,880$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,643-4,548

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072010
ModelA35-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in113.6 in
Length168.7 in191.2 in
Width69.5 in72.7 in
Height56.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested203094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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