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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: $50,300

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $22,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,843

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $20,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $63,500
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $59,100
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300  
Sport Package 1,000    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
Wood trim 350 500 0
Sunshade, rear, power 300 300 350
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950  
Executive Package     3,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,650
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Sunroof     0
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860  
Sport Package 930    
Upgraded leather upholstery 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500
Wood trim 325 466 0
Sunshade, rear, power 280 280 320
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673  
Executive Package     3,185
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,410
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 12,325 11,525 8,050
Options (change) 11,464 10,722 7,325
Destination 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,300 $67,600 $72,545
Total Invoice $46,843 $63,025 $67,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,147
Model Year201220122016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$50,300$67,600$72,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,300$65,400$69,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,100$0
Total Invoice$46,843$63,025$67,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,051-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,843$60,974$64,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,131$0

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

Model Year201220122016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S53-Series
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,625$5,825$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,051-2,430

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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,683 lb.3,431 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 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested351583%
Total Not Requested70017%
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
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested189077%
Total Not Requested55023%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

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