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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: $69,420

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,110

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $68,900
Base Invoice $52,160 $64,078
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Premium Package 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Navigation system 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
iPod integration 400  
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Premium Package 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Navigation system 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
iPod integration 365  
Sunshade, rear, power 320 325
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 10,795 825
Options (change) 9,825 768
Destination 825 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $69,420 $70,620
Total Invoice $64,110 $65,741

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $156
Model Year20082013
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$69,420$70,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,420$68,700
Total Invoice$64,110$65,741
Adjustments for Features0-1,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,110$63,954

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

Model Year20082013
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Ski sack$50 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Floor mats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,555$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,787

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 features.

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

Model Year20082013
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
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.4,009 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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

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