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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: $48,450

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $39,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,128

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $35,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelA3 / S35-Series
TrimS3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $81,200
Base Invoice $39,527 $74,070
Technology Package 2,600  
235/35YR19 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350 385
Folding second row seats   475
Satellite radio   595
Xenon HID headlights   800
Proximity key   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Technology Package 2,418  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 325 350
Folding second row seats   430
Satellite radio   540
Xenon HID headlights   730
Proximity key   910
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 5,025 3,255
Options (change) 4,676 2,960
Destination 925 695
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $48,450 $88,150
Total Invoice $45,128 $80,725

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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: $41,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,957
Model Year20162006
ModelA3 / S35-Series
TrimS3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4500hp V10
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$48,450$88,150
Adjustments for Features-1,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,990$88,150
Total Invoice$45,128$80,725
Adjustments for Features-1,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,768$80,725

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

Model Year20162006
ModelA3 / S35-Series
TrimS3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,950$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3600

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

Model Year20162006
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.3,429 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 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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