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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: $41,995

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $19,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,119

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $18,021

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201320132013
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 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Sport Package 800 800 800        
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550        
Advanced Technology Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400      
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
235/35YR19       1,500      
Premium Package         2,600 1,500  
Multicontour seats         1,300 1,300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,400 2,400 2,400
Driver Assistance Package         1,900 1,900  
Navigation system         1,900 1,900  
Lane departure warning         700 700 700
Rearview camera         400 400  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats         500 500 500
Aluminum trim         0 0 0
Sport Package 744 744 744        
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371        
Advanced Technology Package 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302      
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511 500 500  
235/35YR19       1,397      
Premium Package         2,365 1,365  
Multicontour seats         1,185 1,185  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,185 2,185 2,185
Driver Assistance Package         1,730 1,730  
Navigation system         1,730 1,730  
Lane departure warning         635 635 635
Rearview camera         365 365  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         910 910 910
Heated front seats         455 455 455
Aluminum trim         0 0 0
Options (change) 11,200 11,200 11,200 9,350 13,250 12,150 4,600
Options (change) 10,416 10,416 10,416 8,698 12,060 11,060 4,185
Destination 895 895 895 895 925 925 925
Total Price $41,995 $44,695 $45,295 $51,345 $61,975 $66,475 $68,225
Total Invoice $39,119 $41,629 $42,187 $47,817 $57,140 $61,295 $62,975

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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: $17,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,174
Model Year2015201520152015201320132013
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 I4240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$41,995$44,695$45,295$51,345$61,975$66,475$68,225
Adjustments for Features-145-145-1,845-3,295-2,150-2,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,850$44,550$43,450$48,050$59,825$64,325$68,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$6,200$0$4,500$8,400
Total Invoice$39,119$41,629$42,187$47,817$57,140$61,295$62,975
Adjustments for Features-135-135-1,718-3,069-1,982-1,9820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,984$41,494$40,469$44,748$55,158$59,313$62,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,485$5,764$0$4,155$7,817

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

Model Year2015201520152015201320132013
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   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100 
Power trunk closer    $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app    $25$25$25
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 
Around view cameras    $500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Wide-view front camera    $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0
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
CD player    $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Media drive    $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
USB port    $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
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 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,250$6,250$7,950$9,400$8,055$8,055$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$145$1,845$3,295$2,150$2,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-135-135-1,718-3,069-1,982-1,9820

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

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,176 lb.3,815 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
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 trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested114074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested212559%
Total Not Requested150041%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
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 trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested114074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested212559%
Total Not Requested150041%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
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 trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested114074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested212559%
Total Not Requested150041%

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
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested200057%
Total Not Requested150043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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