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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: $38,275

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $26,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,661

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $25,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelA35-Series
Trim2.0 TDI540d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,250 $62,000
Base Invoice $28,134 $58,340
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
iPod integration -200  
Navigation system 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Temporary spare tire   150
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 505
iPod integration -186  
Navigation system 1,860  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Temporary spare tire   140
Options (change) 7,150 1,950
Options (change) 6,652 1,785
Destination 875 995
Total Price $38,275 $64,945
Total Invoice $35,661 $61,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,798
Model Year20112018
ModelA35-Series
Trim2.0 TDI540d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D261hp I6 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$38,275$64,945
Adjustments for Features0-6,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,275$58,930
Total Invoice$35,661$61,120
Adjustments for Features0-5,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,661$55,459

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelA35-Series
Trim2.0 TDI540d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,215$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,661

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,362 lb.4,209 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 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

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

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