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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: $34,990

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $22,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,595

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015201520152015
ModelA3A35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line528i535i535d550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $60,390 $86,790
S Line Package 2,500            
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
Convenience Package 350            
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100          
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435          
Navigation system 1,950 1,950          
Xenon HID headlights 800 800          
iPod integration 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 550 550 550    
Premium Package     2,600        
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500        
M Sport Line     3,150        
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
S Line Package 2,326            
Cold Weather Package 650 650          
Convenience Package 325            
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023          
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405          
Navigation system 1,813 1,813          
Xenon HID headlights 745 745          
iPod integration 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 500 500 500    
Premium Package     2,365        
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475        
M Sport Line     2,865        
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 8,285 5,435 7,300 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 7,705 5,054 6,660 955 955 455 0
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,990 $41,125 $58,245 $57,645 $59,145 $66,395 $95,895
Total Invoice $32,595 $38,300 $54,290 $53,780 $55,160 $61,840 $89,085

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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: $18,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,090
Model Year2008200820152015201520152015
ModelA3A35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line528i535i535d550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$34,990$41,125$58,245$57,645$59,145$66,395$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-4,940-3,790-3,790-5,690-7,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,990$38,275$53,305$53,855$55,355$60,705$87,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$550$2,050$7,400$34,675
Total Invoice$32,595$38,300$54,290$53,780$55,160$61,840$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-4,605-3,536-3,535-5,300-7,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,595$35,646$49,685$50,244$51,625$56,540$81,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$559$1,940$6,855$32,047

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008200820152015201520152015
ModelA3A35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line528i535i535d550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr 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 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100  $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350    
Proximity key  $250  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo net$40$40     
Ski sack$50$50     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    
Body kit  $0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250   $250
SD Card slot$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,015$5,865$7,955$6,805$6,805$8,705$10,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$4,940$3,790$3,790$5,690$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-4,605-3,536-3,535-5,300-7,353

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelA35-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in116.9 in
Length168.7 in193.4 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 in35.3 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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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
Total Requested253095%
Total Not Requested1255%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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