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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: $46,545

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,975

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA5S5328i335iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $36,500 $42,200 $57,850
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $33,760 $39,005 $53,400
S Line Package 2,900        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0   100 100  
Premium Package 1,850   3,350 2,650 2,000
Technology Package 1,700 1,700     3,250
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 2,100 2,100  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475 475
Wood trim   500     0
Sport Package     850 850  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Proximity key     500 500  
Heated front seats     500 500  
iPod integration     400 400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350 350
Cold Weather Package         750
Leather door panel trim         1,100
Sunroof         0
Rear spoiler         0
S Line Package 2,698        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0   90 90  
Premium Package 1,721   3,050 2,410 1,820
Technology Package 1,580 1,580     2,960
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 1,910 1,910  
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432 430 430 430
Wood trim   466     0
Sport Package     775 775  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Proximity key     455 455  
Heated front seats     455 455  
iPod integration     365 365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320 320
Cold Weather Package         685
Leather door panel trim         1,000
Sunroof         0
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 11,615 5,065 9,220 8,520 8,920
Options (change) 10,746 4,656 8,390 7,750 8,120
Destination 775 775 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 1,300
Total Price $52,290 $57,640 $46,545 $51,545 $68,895
Total Invoice $48,629 $53,697 $42,975 $47,580 $63,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,999
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA5S5328i335iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6354hp V8230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$52,290$57,640$46,545$51,545$68,895
Adjustments for Features-1,780-1,13000-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,510$56,510$46,545$51,545$67,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0$5,000$20,950
Total Invoice$48,629$53,697$42,975$47,580$63,645
Adjustments for Features-1,655-1,05300-1,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,974$52,644$42,975$47,580$62,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,670$0$4,605$19,377

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

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA5S5328i335iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack    $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100
Floor mats$75$75   
Leather door panel trim$250$250  $250
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,075$4,425$3,295$3,295$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$1,130$0$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,655-1,05300-1,293

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

Model Year20082009
ModelA5 / S53-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length182.1 in181.1 in
Width73.0 in70.2 in
Height54.0 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.1 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested260091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested84050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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