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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: $56,070

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $15,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,355

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $15,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,900 $69,900
Base Invoice $44,680 $65,008
Cold Weather Package 750  
Adjustable seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Premium Package 2,700  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Adjustable seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 536
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Xenon HID headlights 635  
Premium Package 2,455  
Options (change) 5,475 575
Options (change) 4,980 536
Destination 695 975
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $56,070 $71,450
Total Invoice $51,355 $66,519

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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: $6,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,925
Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine333hp I6444hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18265/35-19
Total Price$56,070$71,450
Adjustments for Features0-8,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,070$62,600
Total Invoice$51,355$66,519
Adjustments for Features0-8,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,355$58,280

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

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
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$2,225$11,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,239

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

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in108.8 in
Length176.7 in184.0 in
Width69.2 in72.7 in
Height53.9 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,415 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested200099%
Total Not Requested251%

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