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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: $78,945

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,035

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS53-Series
TrimRS 5M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $65,938 $60,200
Technology Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Ceramic front brake rotors 6,000  
Executive Package   3,900
Leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Ceramic brake rotors   8,150
255/35YR19   1,200
Technology Package 2,698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 645
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,580  
Executive Package   3,590
Leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Ceramic brake rotors   7,500
255/35YR19   1,105
Options (change) 9,450 13,950
Options (change) 8,789 12,840
Destination 925 995
Total Price $81,275 $78,945
Total Invoice $75,652 $74,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,422
Model Year20152017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS53-Series
TrimRS 5M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$81,275$78,945
Adjustments for Features-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,065$78,945
Total Invoice$75,652$74,035
Adjustments for Features-1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,457$74,035

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

Model Year20152017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS53-Series
TrimRS 5M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$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 
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,750$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1950

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

Model Year20152017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS53-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.3,502 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 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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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested121586%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested-45014%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

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