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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: $30,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020
ModelA3 / S35-Series
TrimS3M550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $76,650
235/35YR19 1,500  
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700
Heated front seats   500
Temporary spare tire   150
Wood trim   0
235/35YR19 1,397  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565
Heated front seats   455
Temporary spare tire   140
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 9,350 4,050
Options (change) 8,698 3,725
Destination 895 995
Total Price $51,345 $81,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,231
Model Year20152020
ModelA3 / S35-Series
TrimS3M550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4523hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$51,345$81,695
Adjustments for Features0-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,345$76,465

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

Model Year20152020
ModelA3 / S35-Series
TrimS3M550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power trunk closer $350
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, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, front $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side collision intervention $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,250$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-314

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

Model Year20152020
ModelA3 / S35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in117.1 in
Length175.4 in194.6 in
Width70.7 in73.5 in
Height55.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft318.7 ft3

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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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
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 recognition200Yes
Total Requested310089%
Total Not Requested40011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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