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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: $48,350

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $12,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020212021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2M340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,000 $44,000 $52,400 $54,700 $69,900
Driver Assist Package 900 900 900    
Prestige Package 8,300 4,800 5,700    
Sport Package 1,450 1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 550 550
Wood trim 400 400 500   0
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950    
Navigation system       1,700  
Luxury Design       0  
Blind spot warning system       500 500
Heated front seats       500  
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 950
Sunroof         0
Driver Assist Package 837 837 837    
Prestige Package 7,719 4,464 5,302    
Sport Package 1,349 1,349      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443 505 505
Wood trim 372 372 466   0
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673    
Navigation system       1,565  
Luxury Design       0  
Blind spot warning system       460 460
Heated front seats       460  
Obstacle detection, rear       690 690
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 875
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 11,525 8,025 11,525 5,450 2,750
Options (change) 10,720 7,465 10,721 5,015 2,530
Destination 825 825 825 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $48,350 $52,850 $66,050 $61,145 $73,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,576
Model Year20102010201020212021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2M340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8382hp I6 H473hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14505, 14600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19225/45-18275/40-18
Total Price$48,350$52,850$66,050$61,145$73,645
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,450-1,765-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,350$51,900$63,600$59,380$72,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$15,250$0$12,675

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

Model Year20102010201020212021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S53-Series3-Series
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2M340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300  
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,950$6,450$5,765$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,450$1,765$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-2,284-173-76

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

Model Year20102021
ModelA5 / S53-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.2 in
Length182.1 in185.7 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height54.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested301584%
Total Not Requested57516%
Sport 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166580%
Total Not Requested42520%
Sport 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166580%
Total Not Requested42520%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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