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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: $38,120

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $54,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,510

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $49,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelA3A35-Series
Trim2.0T3.2M5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $90,200
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $83,165
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Convenience Package 1,800    
Sport Package 1,400 1,400  
S Line Package 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Wood trim     0
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
Convenience Package 1,675    
Sport Package 1,303 1,303  
S Line Package 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441  
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 10,375 6,575 0
Options (change) 9,650 6,115 0
Destination 825 825 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $38,120 $43,275 $92,425
Total Invoice $35,510 $40,304 $85,390

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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: $47,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,930
Model Year200920092013
ModelA3A35-Series
Trim2.0T3.2M5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6560hp V8
TransmissionM6S6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$38,120$43,275$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-6,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,120$40,625$85,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0
Total Invoice$35,510$40,304$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-5,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,510$37,836$79,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092013
ModelA3A35-Series
Trim2.0T3.2M5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
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 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$2,765$5,415$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-5,950

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092013
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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 lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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