BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2012

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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: $55,915

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,215

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,900 $53,900
Base Invoice $44,680 $50,128
Power front seats 995  
Adjustable seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 550
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0 0
Navigation system 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Rear spoiler 0  
Navigation Package   2,000
Active rear differential   1,100
Power front seats 905  
Adjustable seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 443
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 511
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0 0
Navigation system 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights 635  
Rear spoiler 0  
Navigation Package   1,860
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 5,320 4,125
Options (change) 4,840 3,838
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax 1,000 1,300
Total Price $55,915 $60,200
Total Invoice $51,215 $56,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,485
Model Year20062012
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine333hp I6354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,915$60,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,915$56,510
Total Invoice$51,215$56,141
Adjustments for Features0-3,441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,215$52,700

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

Model Year20062012
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
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
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
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
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,850$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,441

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

Model Year20062012
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.3,882 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 ft312.2 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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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