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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: $46,070

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $5,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,460

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $4,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3A5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200 $37,108 $46,966
Premium Package 3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450     1,850  
Sport Package 1,300              
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 950      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950   2,390 2,390
LED headlights 700              
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 475              
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0    
Wood trim 500         0   500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 700 700 475 475
M Sport Package         0      
Executive Package           3,900    
Sunroof           0    
Technology Package             1,700 1,700
S Line Package             2,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic             1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             0  
Premium Package 2,850 2,255 2,255 2,255     1,721  
Sport Package 1,195              
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875 875      
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775   2,178 2,178
LED headlights 645              
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460 460      
Folding second row seats 435              
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0    
Wood trim 460         0   466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 645 645 432 432
M Sport Package         0      
Executive Package           3,590    
Sunroof           0    
Technology Package             1,580 1,580
S Line Package             2,698  
6-speed shiftable automatic             1,207  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             0  
Options (change) 11,625 8,000 8,000 8,000 5,550 4,600 10,615 5,065
Options (change) 10,675 7,345 7,345 7,345 5,090 4,235 9,816 4,656
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,070 $49,245 $47,745 $49,094 $54,445 $69,595 $51,290 $57,640
Total Invoice $43,460 $46,455 $45,060 $46,034 $51,310 $65,430 $47,699 $53,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,060
Model Year20172017201720172017201720082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3A5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$46,070$49,245$47,745$49,094$54,445$69,595$51,290$57,640
Adjustments for Features-205-1,530-1,430-1,555-155-2,130-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,865$47,715$46,315$47,539$54,290$67,465$50,890$57,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$450$1,674$8,425$21,600$0$6,750
Total Invoice$43,460$46,455$45,060$46,034$51,310$65,430$47,699$53,697
Adjustments for Features-193-1,443-1,350-1,458-146-2,003-3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,267$45,012$43,710$44,576$51,164$63,427$47,327$53,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$443$1,309$7,897$20,160$0$6,370

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

Model Year20172017201720172017201720082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3A5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel     $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Temporary spare tire      $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through       $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$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0    
8 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Power-venting glass roof panel      $300$300
Rear spoiler     $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration      $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot      $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25  
Surround sound     $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation     $50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Voice recorder     $0  
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50  
Wireless charging station     $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Cornering lights     $50  
Fog light, rear      $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350  
Headlight washers     $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200  
Leather door panel trim       $250
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,380$6,705$6,605$6,730$5,330$7,305$5,575$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$1,530$1,430$1,555$155$2,130$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-193-1,443-1,350-1,458-146-2,003-3720

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

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,502 lb.3,738 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested167556%
Total Not Requested130044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55020%
Total Not Requested225080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55020%
Total Not Requested225080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55020%
Total Not Requested225080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
S Line 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
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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