BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2009 Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2009

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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: $60,390

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $11,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,268

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $10,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $57,850 $51,400
Base Invoice $53,400 $47,802
Premium Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Technology Package 3,250 2,200
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
iPod integration 400  
Wood trim 0 500
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Navigation system   2,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Premium Package 1,820  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Technology Package 2,960 2,045
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 443
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
iPod integration 365  
Wood trim 0 466
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Navigation system   2,178
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Options (change) 11,820 6,865
Options (change) 10,760 6,341
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $71,795 $60,390
Total Invoice $66,285 $56,268

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,906
Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$71,795$60,390
Adjustments for Features-1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,675$60,390
Total Invoice$66,285$56,268
Adjustments for Features-1110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,174$56,268

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

Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5
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 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,895$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1110

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

Model Year20092009
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 ft312.0 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%
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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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