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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,620

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $20,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,707

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $18,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Sport Package 650   2,200    
Prestige Package 8,950 5,500      
Universal garage door opener 295 295      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 550 550  
235/35YR19   1,500      
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500
Premium Package 2     4,900 4,900  
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
Driver Assistance Package     1,350 1,350 1,350
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000    
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Aluminum trim     0    
M Sport Package       6,500 6,500
iPod integration         400
Rearview camera         400
Heated front seats         500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
Sport Package 606   2,000    
Prestige Package 8,325 5,116      
Universal garage door opener 274 274      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 500 500  
235/35YR19   1,397      
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475
Premium Package 2     4,460 4,460  
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
Driver Assistance Package     1,230 1,230 1,230
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910    
Proximity key     910 910 910
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Aluminum trim     0    
M Sport Package       5,915 5,915
iPod integration         365
Rearview camera         365
Heated front seats         455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
Options (change) 10,470 7,870 17,075 20,825 13,875
Options (change) 9,741 7,323 15,560 18,975 12,650
Destination 950 950 875 875 875
Total Price $42,620 $51,720 $63,000 $71,800 $74,950
Total Invoice $39,707 $48,171 $58,080 $66,140 $69,110

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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: $19,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,529
Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionS7S6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$42,620$51,720$63,000$71,800$74,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-915-1,415-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,620$48,670$62,085$70,385$74,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$8,300$12,550
Total Invoice$39,707$48,171$58,080$66,140$69,110
Adjustments for Features0-2,841-844-1,303-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,707$45,330$57,236$64,837$68,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,623$0$7,601$11,584

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
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   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $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   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge $75   
Compass$0$0   
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 
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 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 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Total Value of Features$6,075$9,125$6,990$7,490$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$915$1,415$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,841-844-1,303-290

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS35-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 Weight3,198 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
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
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested439065%
Total Not Requested240035%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested279062%
Total Not Requested170038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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 Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested189067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested189067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
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 Requested90038%
Total Not Requested145062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
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 Requested90038%
Total Not Requested145062%

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