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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,620

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $8,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,125

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $8,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series
TrimA5S5325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $32,300 $37,600
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $29,575 $34,395
S Line Package 2,900      
6-speed manual 0      
Premium Package 1,850   2,000 2,200
Technology Package 1,700 1,700    
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475
Wood trim   500    
Steering-linked headlights     800 800
Sport Package     1,000 600
Cold Weather Package     750 750
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
S Line Package 2,698      
6-speed manual 0      
Premium Package 1,721   1,820 2,000
Technology Package 1,580 1,580    
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 1,640 1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432 430 430
Wood trim   466    
Steering-linked headlights     730 730
Sport Package     910 545
Cold Weather Package     685 685
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Options (change) 9,315 5,065 8,625 6,975
Options (change) 8,609 4,656 7,855 6,350
Destination 775 775 695 695
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $49,990 $57,640 $41,620 $45,270
Total Invoice $46,492 $53,697 $38,125 $41,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325Ci
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,116
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series
TrimA5S5325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6354hp V8184hp I6225hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,990$57,640$41,620$45,270
Adjustments for Features-2,420-2,8200-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,570$54,820$41,620$45,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$3,500
Total Invoice$46,492$53,697$38,125$41,440
Adjustments for Features-2,251-2,6270-137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,241$51,070$38,125$41,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,829$0$3,178

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series
TrimA5S5325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
5-speed manual  $0 
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,775$1,955$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$2,820$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,251-2,6270-137

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082006
ModelA5 / S53-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in107.3 in
Length182.1 in176.7 in
Width73.0 in69.2 in
Height54.0 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested135086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45WR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45ZR17 tires200No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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