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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: $45,225

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,815

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA5S5328i335iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $37,650 $44,100 $58,900
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $34,840 $40,770 $54,390
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 2,100 2,100  
Premium Package 1,850   1,950 2,650 2,500
S Line Package 2,900        
6-speed manual 0        
Technology Package 1,700 1,700      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550
Wood trim   500     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Proximity key     500 500  
Heated front seats     500 500  
iPod integration       400  
Convenience Package         2,900
Cold Weather Package         750
Leather door panel trim         1,100
Sunroof         0
Rear spoiler         0
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 1,910 1,910  
Premium Package 1,721   1,775 2,410 2,275
S Line Package 2,698        
6-speed manual 0        
Technology Package 1,580 1,580      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432 500 500 500
Wood trim   466     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Proximity key     455 455  
Heated front seats     455 455  
iPod integration       365  
Convenience Package         2,640
Cold Weather Package         685
Leather door panel trim         1,000
Sunroof         0
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 10,315 5,065 6,700 7,800 8,150
Options (change) 9,539 4,656 6,100 7,100 7,420
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 1,300
Total Price $50,990 $57,640 $45,225 $52,775 $69,225
Total Invoice $47,422 $53,697 $41,815 $48,745 $63,985

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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: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,597
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA5S5328i335iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6354hp V8230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$50,990$57,640$45,225$52,775$69,225
Adjustments for Features-955-1,355-9500-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,035$56,285$44,275$52,775$68,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,250$0$8,500$23,725
Total Invoice$47,422$53,697$41,815$48,745$63,985
Adjustments for Features-888-1,262-8780-1,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,534$52,435$40,937$48,745$62,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,901$0$7,808$21,916

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

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA5S5328i335iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
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   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,650$4,245$3,295$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$1,355$950$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-888-1,262-8780-1,132

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

Model Year20082011
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.3,363 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

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%
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%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
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
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested170059%
Total Not Requested117541%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested170086%
Total Not Requested27514%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested24017%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested170080%
Total Not Requested42520%

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