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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: $35,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $24,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,373

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $22,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelA3A35-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,270 $29,950 $55,950
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,853 $51,655
Aluminum roof rails 500 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Rear side airbags 350 350 385
iPod integration -200 -200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,900
Value Package     0
Premium Package     1,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Aluminum roof rails 466 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Convenience Package 930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Rear side airbags 325 325 350
iPod integration -186 -186  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,730
Value Package     0
Premium Package     955
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 7,725 7,725 3,930
Options (change) 7,187 7,187 3,575
Destination 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $35,820 $37,200 $60,755
Total Invoice $33,373 $34,565 $56,105

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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: $19,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,861
Model Year201020102010
ModelA3A35-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
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$35,820$37,200$60,755
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,820$36,250$55,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0
Total Invoice$33,373$34,565$56,105
Adjustments for Features0-883-4,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,373$33,682$51,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201020102010
ModelA3A35-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50
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
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$1,455$2,405$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-4,871

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102010
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.3,660 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 Plus 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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus 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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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