BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2016

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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: $65,150

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $5,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,660

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $4,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $53,100
Base Invoice $52,160 $49,384
Premium Package 1,900  
Technology Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
iPod integration 400  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
HD radio 350  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Luxury Package   1,100
Prestige Package   6,250
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
6-speed manual   0
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Active rear differential   1,100
Premium Package 1,730  
Technology Package 2,960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
HD radio 315  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Luxury Package   1,024
Prestige Package   5,813
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
6-speed manual   0
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 11,695 11,125
Options (change) 10,640 10,351
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,320 $65,150
Total Invoice $64,925 $60,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,136
Model Year20082016
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$70,320$65,150
Adjustments for Features0-935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,320$64,215
Total Invoice$64,925$60,660
Adjustments for Features0-871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,925$59,789

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

Model Year20082016
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
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 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,305$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-871

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

Model Year20082016
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.3,858 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 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested106548%

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