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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: $80,795

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $480

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,925

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $59,100 $65,938
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Executive Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150  
255/35YR19 1,200  
Technology Package   2,900
Ceramic front brake rotors   6,000
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Executive Package 3,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 511
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,415  
255/35YR19 1,090  
Technology Package   2,698
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,580
Options (change) 16,300 9,450
Options (change) 14,830 8,789
Destination 995 925
Total Price $80,795 $81,275
Total Invoice $74,925 $75,652

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,065
Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6450hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$80,795$81,275
Adjustments for Features-3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,430$81,275
Total Invoice$74,925$75,652
Adjustments for Features-3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,587$75,652

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

Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,890$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3380

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

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,595 lb.4,009 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested116582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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