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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: $49,900

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $1,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,473

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim328iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,300 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $32,475 $34,318 $49,895
Premium Package 3,250    
Navigation system 2,100    
Sport Package (AWD) 400    
AWD 1,800    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,275    
Proximity key 500    
HD radio 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Sunshade, rear, power 350 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,100 2,100
Heated front seats 500    
iPod integration 400    
Satellite radio 595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
Wood trim   350 500
Premium Package 2,960    
Navigation system 1,910    
Sport Package (AWD) 365    
AWD 1,655    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,210    
Proximity key 455    
HD radio 450    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Sunshade, rear, power 320 466 466
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 1,954 1,954
Heated front seats 455    
iPod integration 365    
Satellite radio 540    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 443 443
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
Wood trim   325 466
Options (change) 14,895 12,125 9,475
Options (change) 13,570 11,280 8,816
Destination 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $50,970 $49,900 $65,300
Total Invoice $46,820 $46,473 $60,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,297
Model Year200720112011
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim328iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,970$49,900$65,300
Adjustments for Features-1,7900-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,180$49,900$64,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,050
Total Invoice$46,820$46,473$60,886
Adjustments for Features-1,6440-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,176$46,473$60,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,087

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

Model Year200720112011
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim328iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,180$3,390$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6440-326

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

Model Year20072011
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in108.3 in
Length181.1 in182.1 in
Width70.2 in73.0 in
Height54.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,836 lb.3,882 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Total Requested260091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested312576%
Total Not Requested96524%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested162567%
Total Not Requested81533%

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