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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.
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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,970 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $16,310 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,032 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $14,558 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,200 | $42,900 | $44,600 | $49,800 | $58,800 |
| Base Invoice | $29,016 | $39,898 | $41,210 | $45,995 | $54,275 |
| Prestige Package | 8,950 | 5,500 | |||
| Sport Package | 650 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 385 | 385 | 385 |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,400 | 2,200 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 700 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||
| Prestige Package | 8,325 | 5,116 | |||
| Sport Package | 606 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,185 | 2,000 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 635 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | ||||
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | 315 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,135 | 2,135 | 2,135 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,820 | 6,720 | 13,855 | 12,855 | 9,955 |
| Options (change) | 10,066 | 6,251 | 12,555 | 11,640 | 9,005 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $42,970 | $50,570 | $59,280 | $63,480 | $69,580 |
| Total Invoice | $40,032 | $47,099 | $54,590 | $58,460 | $64,105 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,775 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,854 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 360hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | S6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $42,970 | $50,570 | $59,280 | $63,480 | $69,580 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,465 | -5,015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,505 | $45,555 | $59,280 | $63,480 | $69,580 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,050 | $0 | $4,200 | $10,300 |
| Total Invoice | $40,032 | $47,099 | $54,590 | $58,460 | $64,105 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,296 | -4,671 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,736 | $42,428 | $54,590 | $58,460 | $64,105 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,692 | $0 | $3,870 | $9,515 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $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 | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,230 | $9,780 | $4,765 | $4,765 | $4,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,465 | $5,015 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,296 | -4,671 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 3,506 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3725 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 3065 | 45% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2275 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 2215 | 49% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 17% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 20% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
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