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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: $70,570

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,155

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $52,160 $65,938
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Technology Package 3,250 2,900
Premium Package 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Technology Package 2,960 2,698
Premium Package 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 511
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 11,945 3,450
Options (change) 10,870 3,209
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,570 $75,275
Total Invoice $65,155 $70,072

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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: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,511
Model Year20082015
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)?, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$70,570$75,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,570$72,690
Total Invoice$65,155$70,072
Adjustments for Features0-2,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,155$67,666

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

Model Year20082015
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$4,355$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,406

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

Model Year20082015
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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested75053%
Total Not Requested66547%

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