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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: $38,120 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $19,775 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,510 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $18,500 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | 535i | 535d | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,920 | $35,875 | $55,850 | $57,350 | $66,300 | $94,100 |
| Base Invoice | $25,035 | $33,364 | $52,060 | $53,440 | $61,675 | $87,250 |
| S Line Package | 2,000 | |||||
| Sport Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,800 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,150 | 1,150 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| S Line Package | 1,860 | |||||
| Sport Package | 1,303 | 1,303 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,675 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,069 | 1,069 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 1,813 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 441 | 441 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 10,375 | 6,575 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 500 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 9,650 | 6,115 | 955 | 955 | 455 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $38,120 | $43,275 | $57,895 | $59,395 | $67,795 | $96,395 |
| Total Invoice | $35,510 | $40,304 | $54,010 | $55,390 | $63,125 | $89,545 |
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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: $16,460 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,407 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | 535i | 535d | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 443hp V8 | 560hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 |
| 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 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 265/40-19 |
| Total Price | $38,120 | $43,275 | $57,895 | $59,395 | $67,795 | $96,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,650 | -3,315 | -3,315 | -5,865 | -7,590 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,120 | $40,625 | $54,580 | $56,080 | $61,930 | $88,805 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,505 | $0 | $1,500 | $7,350 | $34,225 |
| Total Invoice | $35,510 | $40,304 | $54,010 | $55,390 | $63,125 | $89,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,468 | -3,093 | -3,091 | -5,461 | -7,051 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,510 | $37,836 | $50,917 | $52,299 | $57,664 | $82,494 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,326 | $0 | $1,382 | $6,747 | $31,577 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | 535i | 535d | 550i | M5 |
| 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 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $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 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,665 | $6,315 | $6,980 | $6,980 | $9,530 | $11,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,650 | $3,315 | $3,315 | $5,865 | $7,590 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,468 | -3,093 | -3,091 | -5,461 | -7,051 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 193.4 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 | 35.3 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
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 1130 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| 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% |
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 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
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