BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2013

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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: $72,475

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,945

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $54,390 $64,078
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Premium Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Navigation Package   3,550
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Convenience Package 2,640  
Premium Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 320 325
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Navigation Package   3,301
Options (change) 11,400 4,375
Options (change) 10,380 4,069
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $72,475 $74,170
Total Invoice $66,945 $69,042

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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: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $528
Model Year20112013
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)180, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$72,475$74,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,475$71,350
Total Invoice$66,945$69,042
Adjustments for Features0-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,945$66,417

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

Model Year20112013
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,005$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,625

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

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,715 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested79044%
Total Not Requested102556%

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