BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 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: $68,800

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $1,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,141

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $1,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $53,900
Base Invoice $52,160 $50,128
Premium Package 1,900  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Technology Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Sunshade, rear, power 350 300
Wood trim 0 500
HD radio 350  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Prestige Package   6,300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Premium Package 1,730  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Technology Package 2,960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Sunshade, rear, power 320 280
Wood trim 0 466
HD radio 315  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Prestige Package   5,860
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,116
Options (change) 12,045 12,725
Options (change) 10,960 11,838
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $70,670 $68,800
Total Invoice $65,245 $64,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,281
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,670$68,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,670$66,465
Total Invoice$65,245$64,141
Adjustments for Features0-2,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,245$61,964

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

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,880$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,177

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

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,704 lb.3,891 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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested142558%
Total Not Requested101542%

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