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Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,620 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $19,500 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,046 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $17,684 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,920 | $35,875 | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $25,035 | $33,364 | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 |
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,800 | |||||
| Premium Package | 1,500 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,150 | 1,150 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,000 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,675 | |||||
| Premium Package | 1,396 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 441 | 441 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 1,813 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,069 | 1,069 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,303 | 1,303 | 3,275 | 3,275 | 2,730 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | |||||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,875 | 6,575 | 9,325 | 7,875 | 4,900 | 1,325 |
| Options (change) | 9,186 | 6,115 | 8,505 | 7,185 | 4,480 | 1,205 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $37,620 | $43,275 | $57,120 | $61,270 | $66,745 | $64,220 |
| Total Invoice | $35,046 | $40,304 | $52,730 | $56,560 | $61,630 | $59,320 |
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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: $15,535 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,024 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $37,620 | $43,275 | $57,120 | $61,270 | $66,745 | $64,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,850 | -3,965 | -3,965 | -3,965 | -3,715 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,620 | $40,425 | $53,155 | $57,305 | $62,780 | $60,505 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,805 | $0 | $4,150 | $9,625 | $7,350 |
| Total Invoice | $35,046 | $40,304 | $52,730 | $56,560 | $61,630 | $59,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,654 | -3,660 | -3,660 | -3,661 | -3,432 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,046 | $37,650 | $49,070 | $52,900 | $57,969 | $55,888 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,604 | $0 | $3,830 | $8,899 | $6,818 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| USB port | $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 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,640 | $6,490 | $7,605 | $7,605 | $7,605 | $7,355 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,850 | $3,965 | $3,965 | $3,965 | $3,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,654 | -3,660 | -3,660 | -3,661 | -3,432 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 29% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1030 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 87% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 56% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 61% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 48% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
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