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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: $50,300

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $22,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,843

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $21,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimM3A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,000 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $60,200 $34,504 $50,128
Executive Package 3,900    
Full Merino Leather 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 475 475
Sunshade, rear, power 350 300 300
Wood trim 0 350 500
Sunroof 0    
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Prestige Package   9,200 6,300
Sport Package   1,000  
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950
Executive Package 3,590    
Full Merino Leather 2,435    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 443 443
Sunshade, rear, power 320 280 280
Wood trim 0 325 466
Sunroof 0    
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Prestige Package   8,556 5,860
Sport Package   930  
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673
Options (change) 7,600 12,325 11,525
Options (change) 6,990 11,464 10,722
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $72,595 $50,300 $67,600
Total Invoice $68,185 $46,843 $63,025

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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: $19,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,651
Model Year201720122012
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimM3A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$72,595$50,300$67,600
Adjustments for Features-2,8650-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,730$50,300$65,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,100
Total Invoice$68,185$46,843$63,025
Adjustments for Features-2,6910-2,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,494$46,843$60,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,131

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

Model Year201720122012
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimM3A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$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  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Temporary spare tire $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  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
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  
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  
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
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,565$3,700$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6910-2,051

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

Model Year20172012
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.3,683 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 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 washers50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested-650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested344082%
Total Not Requested77518%
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 controls100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested189077%
Total Not Requested55023%

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