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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: $44,500

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $17,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,527

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $16,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201020102010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930
Sport Package 650   2,900 2,900  
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250        
Rear side airbags 350 350 385 385 385
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575      
Premium Package     950 750  
Navigation system     1,900 1,900  
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250 250
Value Package     0 0 0
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Lane departure warning     950 950 950
Body kit     1,600 1,600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Heated front seats       500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500  
Multicontour seats         1,200
Sport Package 606   2,640 2,640  
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233        
Rear side airbags 325 325 350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536      
Premium Package     865 685  
Navigation system     1,730 1,730  
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230 230
Value Package     0 0 0
Proximity key     910 910 910
Lane departure warning     865 865 865
Body kit     1,455 1,455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Heated front seats       455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       455  
Multicontour seats         1,090
Options (change) 11,575 6,225 15,055 14,955 7,755
Options (change) 9,838 5,791 13,655 13,565 7,005
Destination 975 975 875 875 875
Total Price $44,500 $50,850 $61,880 $67,080 $69,230
Total Invoice $40,527 $47,362 $56,985 $61,770 $63,810

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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: $19,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,943
Model Year20182018201020102010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionS7S7M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$44,500$50,850$61,880$67,080$69,230
Adjustments for Features-2,440-5,090-800-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,060$45,760$61,080$65,380$69,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0$4,300$8,150
Total Invoice$40,527$47,362$56,985$61,770$63,810
Adjustments for Features-2,222-4,741-737-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,305$42,621$56,248$60,205$63,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,316$0$3,957$7,562

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

Model Year20182018201020102010
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$1200   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
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   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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$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   
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge $75   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
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 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$7,155$9,805$5,515$6,415$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$5,090$800$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,222-4,741-737-1,5650

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

Model Year20182010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS35-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 Weight3,198 lb.3,506 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 / 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 selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested370055%
Total Not Requested299045%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested225054%
Total Not Requested189046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested160071%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested127580%
Total Not Requested32520%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested160082%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

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