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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: $51,400

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $5,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,867

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $4,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim335iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,400 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $40,110 $34,504 $50,128
Sport Line 1,700    
Premium Package 2,200    
Driver Assistance Package 950    
Navigation system 2,150    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475
Heated front seats 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 300 300
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500    
8-speed shiftable automatic 0    
AWD 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Prestige Package   9,200 6,300
Sport Package   1,000  
Wood trim   350 500
Sport Line 1,545    
Premium Package 2,000    
Driver Assistance Package 865    
Navigation system 1,955    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443 443
Heated front seats 455    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 280 280
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475    
8-speed shiftable automatic 0    
AWD 1,840    
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Prestige Package   8,556 5,860
Sport Package   930  
Wood trim   325 466
Options (change) 12,325 13,425 9,675
Options (change) 11,250 12,488 9,003
Destination 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,650 $51,400 $65,750
Total Invoice $52,285 $47,867 $61,306

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,312
Model Year201420122012
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim335iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$56,650$51,400$65,750
Adjustments for Features-3,3650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,285$51,400$65,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,100
Total Invoice$52,285$47,867$61,306
Adjustments for Features-3,1060-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,179$47,867$61,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,206

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

Model Year201420122012
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim335iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,640$4,275$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1060-233

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

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

Model Year20142012
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in108.3 in
Length182.5 in182.1 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,760 lb.3,882 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested326577%
Total Not Requested95023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested164067%
Total Not Requested80033%

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