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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: $51,345

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $25,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,817

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $23,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S35-Series
TrimS3550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $38,224 $55,585
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
235/35YR19 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
M Sport Package   6,500
Driver Assistance Package   1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
AWD   2,300
Proximity key   1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Heated front seats   500
Folding second row seats   475
Rearview camera   400
iPod integration   400
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
M Sport Package   5,915
Driver Assistance Package   1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
AWD   2,115
Proximity key   910
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Heated front seats   455
Folding second row seats   430
Rearview camera   365
iPod integration   365
Options (change) 9,350 16,175
Options (change) 8,698 14,765
Destination 895 875
Total Price $51,345 $77,250
Total Invoice $47,817 $71,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,196
Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S35-Series
TrimS3550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4400hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$51,345$77,250
Adjustments for Features0-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,345$77,020
Total Invoice$47,817$71,225
Adjustments for Features0-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,817$71,013

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

Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S35-Series
TrimS3550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,000$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in116.9 in
Length175.4 in193.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height55.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft318.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested200057%
Total Not Requested150043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested145062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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