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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,870

BMW 3-Series 330Ci   
Difference: $9,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,165

BMW 3-Series 330Ci   
Difference: $9,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS53-Series3-Series
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,900 $68,900 $37,600 $48,900
Base Invoice $47,338 $64,078 $34,395 $44,680
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475
Active rear differential 1,250      
Sunshade, rear, power   350 400 400
Cold Weather Package     750 750
Sport Package     600  
Premium Package     2,200  
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Power front seats       995
Adjustable seats       500
Xenon HID headlights       700
Rear spoiler       0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 430 430
Active rear differential 1,163      
Sunshade, rear, power   325 365 365
Cold Weather Package     685 685
Sport Package     545  
Premium Package     2,000  
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Power front seats       905
Adjustable seats       455
Xenon HID headlights       635
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 1,725 825 5,575 4,170
Options (change) 1,606 768 5,075 3,795
Destination 895 895 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $53,520 $70,620 $43,870 $54,765
Total Invoice $49,839 $65,741 $40,165 $50,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330Ci
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,850
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS53-Series3-Series
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine333hp V6450hp V8225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM6S7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$53,520$70,620$43,870$54,765
Adjustments for Features-2,775-6,050-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,745$64,570$43,040$54,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,825$0$11,725
Total Invoice$49,839$65,741$40,165$50,170
Adjustments for Features-2,584-5,632-7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,255$60,109$39,405$50,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,854$0$10,765

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS53-Series3-Series
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
7-speed automated manual $1200  
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler $400  
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Floor mats$75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,300$8,575$3,355$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$6,050$830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,584-5,632-7600

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS53-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in107.3 in
Length182.1 in176.7 in
Width73.0 in69.2 in
Height54.0 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45ZR17 tires200No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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