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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: $49,945

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $9,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,730

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $7,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelA5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS5 3.0T328d330i340iM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,100 $41,750 $40,250 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $49,384 $40,110 $38,115 $46,205 $61,595
Technology Package 2,900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550 550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000     700  
Active rear differential 1,100        
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700  
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Track Handling Package     2,300    
M Sport Design       0  
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         0
Technology Package 2,696        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 505 505 505 505
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930     645  
Active rear differential 1,024        
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565  
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460 460
Heated front seats   460 460 460  
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690 690
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Track Handling Package     2,115    
M Sport Design       0  
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 5,575 7,200 9,500 6,150 2,750
Options (change) 5,186 6,625 8,740 5,660 2,530
Destination 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $59,600 $49,945 $50,745 $56,095 $69,245
Total Invoice $55,495 $47,730 $47,850 $52,860 $65,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,964
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelA5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS5 3.0T328d330i340iM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$59,600$49,945$50,745$56,095$69,245
Adjustments for Features-710-9000-1,425-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,890$49,045$50,745$54,670$68,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,700$5,625$19,300
Total Invoice$55,495$47,730$47,850$52,860$65,120
Adjustments for Features-661-8600-1,343-846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,834$46,870$47,850$51,517$64,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$980$4,647$17,404

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

Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelA5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS5 3.0T328d330i340iM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300 
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150 $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$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300    
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Metal pedals$75    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,475$5,665$4,765$6,190$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$900$0$1,425$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-661-8600-1,343-846

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

Model Year20162018
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.3,502 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 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested161597%
Total Not Requested503%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
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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