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

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

Lowest Total Price: $54,765

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $16,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,170

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $16,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,900 $69,600
Base Invoice $44,680 $64,728
Cold Weather Package 750  
Power front seats 995  
Adjustable seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 500
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Sunshade, rear, power 400 350
Rear spoiler 0  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Power front seats 905  
Adjustable seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 467
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Xenon HID headlights 635  
Sunshade, rear, power 365 325
Rear spoiler 0  
Options (change) 4,170 850
Options (change) 3,795 792
Destination 695 895
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $54,765 $71,345
Total Invoice $50,170 $66,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,613
Model Year20062014
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine333hp I6450hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18265/35-19
Total Price$54,765$71,345
Adjustments for Features0-6,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,765$65,295
Total Invoice$50,170$66,415
Adjustments for Features0-5,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,170$60,783

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

Model Year20062014
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Proximity key $250
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber trim $200
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,000$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,632

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

Model Year20062014
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
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.4,009 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

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

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