BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2009

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $55,815

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,125

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,900 $51,400
Base Invoice $44,680 $47,802
Power front seats 995  
Adjustable seats 500  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Navigation system 1,800 2,390
Rear spoiler 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Power front seats 905  
Adjustable seats 455  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 443
Xenon HID headlights 635  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Navigation system 1,640 2,178
Rear spoiler 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Options (change) 5,220 4,165
Options (change) 4,750 3,830
Destination 695 825
Gas Tax 1,000 1,300
Total Price $55,815 $57,690
Total Invoice $51,125 $53,757

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $909
Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine333hp I6354hp V8
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,815$57,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,815$53,890
Total Invoice$51,125$53,757
Adjustments for Features0-3,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,125$50,216

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

Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,025$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,541

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

Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in108.3 in
Length176.7 in182.1 in
Width69.2 in73.0 in
Height53.9 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,415 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft312.0 ft3

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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%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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