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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: $43,140

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $47,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,523

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $42,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS35-Series
TrimA3 40A3 45S3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,300 $35,600 $44,500 $82,900
Base Invoice $31,304 $33,464 $41,832 $76,275
Premium Plus Package 3,250 3,250    
Technology Package 3,200 3,200 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 385
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995    
S Sport Package     1,100  
Folding second row seats       475
HD radio       500
Satellite radio       595
Xenon HID headlights       800
Proximity key       1,000
Rear spoiler       0
Wood trim       0
Premium Plus Package 3,024 3,024    
Technology Package 2,976 2,976 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 350
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926    
S Sport Package     1,024  
Folding second row seats       430
HD radio       455
Satellite radio       540
Xenon HID headlights       730
Proximity key       910
Rear spoiler       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 8,915 8,915 5,520 3,755
Options (change) 8,294 8,294 5,135 3,415
Destination 925 995 995 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $43,140 $45,510 $51,015 $90,350
Total Invoice $40,523 $42,753 $47,962 $83,385

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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 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,747
Model Year2019201920192007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS35-Series
TrimA3 40A3 45S3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4500hp V10
TransmissionS7S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$43,140$45,510$51,015$90,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,725-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,140$43,810$47,290$90,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$4,150$0
Total Invoice$40,523$42,753$47,962$83,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,597-3,502-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,523$41,156$44,460$83,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$633$3,937$0

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

Model Year2019201920192007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS35-Series
TrimA3 40A3 45S3M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,965$7,665$9,690$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,725$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597-3,502-115

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

Model Year20192007
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.3,429 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 40

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested106548%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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