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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: $37,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,748

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013201320132013
ModelA3A35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000          
Cold Weather Package 500 500          
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275          
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550    
iPod integration -200 -200          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,900 1,900      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100          
Premium Package     2,600        
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750    
Wood trim             0
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860          
Cold Weather Package 466 466          
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186          
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500 500    
iPod integration -186 -186          
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,730 1,730      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023          
Premium Package     2,365        
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685    
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 9,150 9,150 6,300 3,700 1,800 500 0
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 5,735 3,370 1,640 455 0
Destination 875 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,295 $40,275 $55,025 $58,025 $64,125 $64,125 $92,425
Total Invoice $34,748 $37,521 $50,815 $53,605 $59,235 $59,245 $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: $13,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,990
Model Year2011201120132013201320132013
ModelA3A35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$37,295$40,275$55,025$58,025$64,125$64,125$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,415-3,465-3,465-3,865-6,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$39,225$50,610$54,560$60,660$60,260$85,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$3,950$10,050$9,650$35,025
Total Invoice$34,748$37,521$50,815$53,605$59,235$59,245$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,077-3,201-3,201-3,571-6,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,748$36,543$46,738$50,404$56,034$55,674$79,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$3,666$9,296$8,936$32,379

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201120132013201320132013
ModelA3A35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
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 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100    
Power trunk closer  $350    
Proximity key  $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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$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
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
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
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Rear spoiler      $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote      $200
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250    
SD Card slot$25$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
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
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$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0     
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$4,215$7,580$6,630$6,630$7,030$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,415$3,465$3,465$3,865$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,077-3,201-3,201-3,571-6,273

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112013
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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