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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: $35,310

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelA3A35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Technology Package 1,500 1,250        
S Line Package 2,200          
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 550 550 550  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,900 1,900    
Audio Package 1,350          
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100        
Satellite radio   350        
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450      
Ski sack     150 150   150
Folding second row seats     475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Technology Package 1,365 1,138        
S Line Package 2,002          
Cold Weather Package 637 637        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 500 500 500  
Navigation system 1,774 1,775 1,730 1,730    
Audio Package 1,229          
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001        
Satellite radio   319        
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320      
Ski sack     135 135   135
Folding second row seats     430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Options (change) 9,250 5,800 5,375 3,925 1,400 1,475
Options (change) 8,418 5,280 4,890 3,570 1,275 1,340
Destination 720 720 895 895 895 895
Total Price $35,310 $40,500 $53,170 $57,320 $63,245 $64,370
Total Invoice $32,542 $37,561 $49,115 $52,945 $58,425 $59,455

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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: $14,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,580
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelA3A35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,310$40,500$53,170$57,320$63,245$64,370
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-3,240-3,240-3,190-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$37,350$49,930$54,080$60,055$60,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,040$0$4,150$10,125$10,300
Total Invoice$32,542$37,561$49,115$52,945$58,425$59,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,921-2,993-2,993-2,947-3,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,542$34,640$46,122$49,952$55,478$55,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0$3,830$9,356$9,509

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelA3A35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera     $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net$40$40    
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass $0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Total Value of Features$2,965$6,115$6,205$6,205$6,155$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$3,240$3,240$3,190$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,921-2,993-2,993-2,947-3,824

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072012
ModelA35-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in116.9 in
Length168.7 in193.1 in
Width69.5 in73.2 in
Height56.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft318.4 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%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested173078%
Total Not Requested47522%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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