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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: $43,900 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $19,920 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,969 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $18,866 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | $31,950 | $43,650 | $46,900 | $52,500 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $29,714 | $40,596 | $43,330 | $48,480 | $57,220 |
| Sport Package | 650 | 2,600 | |||
| Prestige Package | 9,750 | 5,300 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 550 | 550 | |
| S Sport Package | 1,100 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 1,000 | |||
| M Sport Package | 4,800 | 4,800 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||||
| Sport Package | 606 | 2,365 | |||
| Prestige Package | 8,138 | 4,930 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 500 | 500 | |
| S Sport Package | 1,024 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 910 | |||
| M Sport Package | 4,370 | 4,370 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,975 | 6,975 | 16,025 | 14,775 | 7,825 |
| Options (change) | 9,280 | 6,490 | 14,610 | 13,470 | 7,140 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $43,900 | $51,600 | $63,820 | $68,170 | $70,720 |
| Total Invoice | $39,969 | $48,061 | $58,835 | $62,845 | $65,255 |
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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: $19,530 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,498 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $43,900 | $51,600 | $63,820 | $68,170 | $70,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | -710 | -3,860 | -1,100 | -1,100 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,190 | $47,740 | $62,720 | $67,070 | $70,720 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,550 | $0 | $4,350 | $8,000 |
| Total Invoice | $39,969 | $48,061 | $58,835 | $62,845 | $65,255 |
| Adjustments for Features | -646 | -3,595 | -1,014 | -1,014 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,323 | $44,466 | $57,821 | $61,831 | $65,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,143 | $0 | $4,010 | $7,434 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| 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 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $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 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $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 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,500 | $9,650 | $6,890 | $6,890 | $5,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $710 | $3,860 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -646 | -3,595 | -1,014 | -1,014 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| 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 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4040 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 2650 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2290 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 45% |
| S Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 30% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 275/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 41% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
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