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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: $35,420

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,999

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelA3A35-Series
Trim2.0T3.2530i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $51,400
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $46,955
Premium Package 1,500    
Convenience Package 1,800    
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Rear side airbags 350 350 385
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,800
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio     595
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Premium Package 1,396    
Convenience Package 1,675    
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Rear side airbags 325 325 350
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,640
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio     540
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 7,675 4,375 4,730
Options (change) 7,139 4,068 4,305
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $35,420 $41,075 $56,825
Total Invoice $32,999 $38,257 $51,955

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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: $17,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,779
Model Year200920092006
ModelA3A35-Series
Trim2.0T3.2530i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4250hp V6255hp 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$35,420$41,075$56,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,420$38,225$53,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0
Total Invoice$32,999$38,257$51,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-3,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,999$35,603$48,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,604$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092006
ModelA3A35-Series
Trim2.0T3.2530i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$50 
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,480$4,330$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-3,177

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092006
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.3,649 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested83079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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