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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: $18,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,510

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018201820182018
ModelA3A35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T3.2530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Convenience Package 1,800            
S Line Package 2,000            
Sport Package 1,400 1,400          
Cold Weather Package 500 500          
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150 1,000 700 700    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550    
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450        
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Convenience Package 1,675            
S Line Package 1,860            
Sport Package 1,303 1,303          
Cold Weather Package 466 466          
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069 920 645 645    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 505 505 505    
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335        
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140 140  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 10,375 6,575 3,650 1,900 1,900 650 0
Options (change) 9,650 6,115 3,355 1,745 1,745 595 0
Destination 825 825 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $38,120 $43,275 $57,045 $60,595 $64,895 $75,045 $104,595
Total Invoice $35,510 $40,304 $53,760 $57,080 $61,080 $70,530 $98,095

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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: $14,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,759
Model Year2009200920182018201820182018
ModelA3A35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T3.2530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$38,120$43,275$57,045$60,595$64,895$75,045$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-4,765-4,765-6,715-10,165-12,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,120$40,625$52,280$55,830$58,180$64,880$92,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$3,550$5,900$12,600$40,300
Total Invoice$35,510$40,304$53,760$57,080$61,080$70,530$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-4,491-4,489-6,320-9,553-11,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,510$37,836$49,269$52,591$54,760$60,977$86,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$3,322$5,491$11,708$37,558

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009200920182018201820182018
ModelA3A35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T3.2530i540i540dM550iM5
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$1300
FWD$0      
AWD $1700  $1700$1700 
RWD  $0$0   
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Proximity key     $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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
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$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$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     
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system      $100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$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$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
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
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750  
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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
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     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$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
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,690$6,340$8,455$8,455$10,405$13,855$15,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$4,765$4,765$6,715$10,165$12,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-4,491-4,489-6,320-9,553-11,268

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092018
ModelA35-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in117.1 in
Length168.7 in194.6 in
Width69.5 in73.5 in
Height56.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft318.7 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%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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 controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested113090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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