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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: $8,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $75,100
Cold Weather Package 750  
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 1,900  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Cold Weather Package 685  
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,730  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 315  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Options (change) 11,945 3,175
Options (change) 10,870 2,954
Destination 825 1,045
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,570 $79,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,453
Model Year20082021
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8444hp V6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$70,570$79,320
Adjustments for Features0-5,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,570$73,435

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

Model Year20082021
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$4,030$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-297

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

Model Year20082021
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in108.8 in
Length181.1 in184.9 in
Width70.2 in72.7 in
Height54.1 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft310.9 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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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