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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,545

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $19,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,700

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $17,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015200920092009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550        
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900      
Advanced Technology Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 385 385 385
Multicontour seats         1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium Package         2,400 2,200  
Navigation system         1,900 1,900 1,900
Folding second row seats         475 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750  
HD radio         350 350 350
iPod integration         400 400 400
Heated front seats         500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights         800    
Proximity key         1,000 1,000 1,000
Lane departure warning         950 950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595 595
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371        
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488      
Advanced Technology Package 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511      
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 325 350 350 350
Multicontour seats         1,090 1,090 1,090
Premium Package         2,185 2,000  
Navigation system         1,730 1,730 1,730
Folding second row seats         430 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear         685 685  
HD radio         315 315 315
iPod integration         365 365 365
Heated front seats         455 455 455
Xenon HID headlights         730    
Proximity key         910 910 910
Lane departure warning         865 865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540 540
Options (change) 10,750 10,750 10,750 8,200 14,105 13,105 10,155
Options (change) 9,997 9,997 9,997 7,626 12,785 11,870 9,185
Destination 895 895 895 895 825 825 825
Total Price $41,545 $44,245 $44,845 $50,195 $60,730 $65,030 $71,380
Total Invoice $38,700 $41,210 $41,768 $46,745 $55,925 $59,885 $65,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,296
Model Year2015201520152015200920092009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionS6S6S6S6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$41,545$44,245$44,845$50,195$60,730$65,030$71,380
Adjustments for Features-1,150-1,150-2,850-4,200000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,395$43,095$41,995$45,995$60,730$65,030$71,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$5,600$0$4,300$10,650
Total Invoice$38,700$41,210$41,768$46,745$55,925$59,885$65,760
Adjustments for Features-1,071-1,071-2,654-3,911000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,629$40,139$39,114$42,834$55,925$59,885$65,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,485$5,205$0$3,960$9,835

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2015201520152015200920092009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual    $150$150$150
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Ski sack    $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150$150
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0$0$0   
Body kit$0$0$0$0   
Rear spoiler   $200   
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
CD player    $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75   
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Wood trim    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,065$7,765$9,115$4,915$4,915$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$1,150$2,850$4,200$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,071-1,071-2,654-3,911000

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.7 in
Length175.4 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height55.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested197554%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested197554%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested197554%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested152544%
Total Not Requested197556%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

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