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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $51,720 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | |||
| Difference: $11,375 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,171 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | |||
| Difference: $11,144 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | S3 | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,900 | $51,200 | $56,450 |
| Base Invoice | $39,898 | $48,295 | $53,180 |
| Prestige Package | 5,500 | ||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 700 | 700 |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,050 | ||
| Driver Assistance Plus II | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |
| Premium Package | 2,300 | 1,950 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | 300 | 300 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | ||
| Prestige Package | 5,116 | ||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,397 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 645 | 645 |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | ||
| Lighting Package | 965 | ||
| Driver Assistance Plus II | 1,565 | 1,565 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,655 | 1,655 | |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Premium Package | 2,115 | 1,795 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | 275 | 275 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 920 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,870 | 10,900 | 8,500 |
| Options (change) | 7,323 | 10,025 | 7,820 |
| Destination | 950 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $51,720 | $63,095 | $65,945 |
| Total Invoice | $48,171 | $59,315 | $61,995 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,610 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,485 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | S3 | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 292hp I4 | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | S6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-19 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $51,720 | $63,095 | $65,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,765 | -1,265 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,720 | $61,330 | $64,680 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,350 |
| Total Invoice | $48,171 | $59,315 | $61,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,659 | -1,189 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,171 | $57,656 | $60,806 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | S3 | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | $100 | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Side collision intervention | $200 | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,125 | $9,890 | $9,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,765 | $1,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,659 | -1,189 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3240 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | -500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | -300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Side collision prevention | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 100% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 57% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | -500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Plus II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Side collision prevention | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 100% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 57% |
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