BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2017

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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: $62,135

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $8,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,856

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $7,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $53,100
Base Invoice $54,390 $49,384
Premium Package 2,500  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Technology Package   2,900
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,250
Cargo mat   160
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Active rear differential   1,100
Premium Package 2,275  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Convenience Package 2,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 930
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Technology Package   2,696
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,163
Cargo mat   149
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 9,150 8,085
Options (change) 8,330 7,522
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,225 $62,135
Total Invoice $64,895 $57,856

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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: $9,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,724
Model Year20112017
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$70,225$62,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,225$60,325
Total Invoice$64,895$57,856
Adjustments for Features0-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,895$56,171

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

Model Year20112017
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
TrimM3S5 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
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 
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
Total Value of Features$3,215$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,685

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

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,571 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
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested119064%
Total Not Requested67536%

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