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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: $45,770

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $6,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,210

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $4,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA5S5320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Premium Package 1,850              
Navigation system 2,390 2,390   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Technology Package 1,700 1,700            
S Line Package 2,900              
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300              
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550 550 550 550
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Wood trim   500 500         0
Premium Tier     3,000          
Sport Plus Design     2,650          
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750 750 750 750
Folding second row seats     475          
Convenience Tier       1,750 1,750 1,750    
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500  
M Sport Design             0  
Sunroof               0
Premium Package 1,721              
Navigation system 2,178 2,178   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Technology Package 1,580 1,580            
S Line Package 2,698              
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207              
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432 505 505 505 505 505 505
Blind spot warning system 466 466 460 460 460 460 460 460
Wood trim   466 460         0
Premium Tier     2,760          
Sport Plus Design     2,435          
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats     435          
Convenience Tier       1,610 1,610 1,610    
Heated front seats       460 460 460 460  
M Sport Design             0  
Sunroof               0
Options (change) 11,115 5,565 9,875 7,200 7,200 7,200 5,450 2,750
Options (change) 10,282 5,122 9,080 6,625 6,625 6,625 5,015 2,530
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $51,790 $58,140 $45,770 $49,945 $48,445 $49,794 $55,395 $69,245
Total Invoice $48,165 $54,163 $43,210 $47,730 $45,735 $46,709 $52,215 $65,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,013
Model Year20082008201820182018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA5S5320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6M6T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$51,790$58,140$45,770$49,945$48,445$49,794$55,395$69,245
Adjustments for Features-4000-455-1,530-280-1,555-1,555-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,390$58,140$45,315$48,415$48,165$48,239$53,840$67,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,750$0$3,100$2,850$2,924$8,525$22,400
Total Invoice$48,165$54,163$43,210$47,730$45,735$46,709$52,215$65,120
Adjustments for Features-3720-430-1,462-264-1,459-1,466-1,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,793$54,163$42,780$46,268$45,471$45,250$50,749$63,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,370$0$3,488$2,691$2,470$7,969$20,901

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

Model Year20082008201820182018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA5S5320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100       
6-speed manual $150  $150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
AWD$1700$1700      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire$150$150      
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100      
Second-row low console$100$100      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250      
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300      
Rear spoiler       $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0$0
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100      
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25      
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Fog light, rear$100$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50      
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100      
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$5,575$5,175$5,630$6,705$5,455$6,730$6,730$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$455$1,530$280$1,555$1,555$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments-3720-430-1,462-264-1,459-1,466-1,439

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

Model Year20082018
ModelA5 / S53-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length182.1 in182.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height54.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.0 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 mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
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 washers50No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested135061%
Total Not Requested86539%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
Total Requested157571%
Total Not Requested65029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%

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