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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: $49,770

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $1,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,350

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201320132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700      
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 475 475 475
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 350 350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000   1,250  
Prestige Package         9,450 6,650  
Sport Package         750    
Active rear differential           1,250  
Navigation Package             3,550
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545      
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 443 443 443
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 325 325 325
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910   1,163  
Prestige Package         8,789 6,185  
Sport Package         697    
Active rear differential           1,163  
Navigation Package             3,301
Options (change) 12,725 12,725 10,125 10,125 11,025 9,975 4,375
Options (change) 11,600 11,600 9,230 9,230 10,254 9,279 4,069
Destination 925 925 925 925 895 895 895
Total Price $50,950 $52,250 $54,450 $60,950 $49,770 $61,770 $74,170
Total Invoice $47,020 $48,215 $50,265 $56,245 $46,350 $57,512 $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 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $490
Model Year2014201420142014201320132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$50,950$52,250$54,450$60,950$49,770$61,770$74,170
Adjustments for Features-40-1,490-340-1,5150-1,175-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,910$50,760$54,110$59,435$49,770$60,595$71,095
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$10,825$21,325
Total Invoice$47,020$48,215$50,265$56,245$46,350$57,512$69,042
Adjustments for Features-37-1,375-314-1,3980-1,094-2,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,983$46,840$49,951$54,847$46,350$56,418$66,180
Cost Above Minimum$143$0$3,111$8,007$0$10,068$19,830

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

Model Year2014201420142014201320132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300   
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  $150
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Second-row low console    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300$300
Retractable rear spoiler      $400
Sunroof$900$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Leather door panel trim      $250
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0 
Wood trim $300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,990$5,440$4,290$5,465$3,950$5,125$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$1,490$340$1,515$0$1,175$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-37-1,375-314-1,3980-1,094-2,862

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

Model Year20142013
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in108.3 in
Length182.5 in182.1 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,683 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested331579%
Total Not Requested90021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested181567%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested116564%
Total Not Requested65036%

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