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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: $50,375

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $850

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,495

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,208

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Model Year201420142014201420152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3A5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $40,000 $52,500
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $37,200 $48,827
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700    
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000   1,000
Prestige Package         6,100 6,250
Premium Plus Package         2,300  
Sport Package         1,000  
Wood trim         350  
Wood trim, alternative type           1,100
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545    
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 511 511
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910   930
Prestige Package         5,672 5,813
Premium Plus Package         2,140  
Sport Package         930  
Wood trim         325  
Wood trim, alternative type           1,024
Options (change) 12,150 12,150 9,550 9,550 10,300 8,900
Options (change) 11,075 11,075 8,705 8,705 9,578 8,278
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $50,375 $51,675 $53,875 $60,375 $51,225 $62,325
Total Invoice $46,495 $47,690 $49,740 $55,720 $47,703 $58,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $899
Model Year201420142014201420152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3A5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$50,375$51,675$53,875$60,375$51,225$62,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-485-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,375$50,225$53,575$58,900$50,740$61,365
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$10,625
Total Invoice$46,495$47,690$49,740$55,720$47,703$58,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,338-277-1,361-452-894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,495$46,352$49,463$54,359$47,251$57,136
Cost Above Minimum$143$0$3,111$8,007$0$9,885

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

Model Year201420142014201420152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3A5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$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$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
iPod integration    $100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
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 
Metal pedals     $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$300 
Wood trim, alternative type     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,665$5,115$3,965$5,140$4,150$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$485$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,338-277-1,361-452-894

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

Model Year20142015
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%
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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%
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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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
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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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
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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested156563%
Total Not Requested90037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested156563%
Total Not Requested90037%

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