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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: $80,170

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $4,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,622

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $4,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,000 $68,900
Base Invoice $60,200 $64,078
Executive Package 3,900  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 475
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150  
255/35YR19 1,200  
Navigation Package   3,550
Ceramic front brake rotors   6,000
Executive Package 3,590  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 443
Sunshade, rear, power 320 325
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500  
255/35YR19 1,105  
Navigation Package   3,301
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,580
Options (change) 19,850 10,375
Options (change) 18,265 9,649
Destination 995 895
Total Price $84,845 $80,170
Total Invoice $79,460 $74,622

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,436
Model Year20172013
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$84,845$80,170
Adjustments for Features-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,280$80,170
Total Invoice$79,460$74,622
Adjustments for Features-2,4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,058$74,622

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

Model Year20172013
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 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,665$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4020

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

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,630 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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
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 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested146581%
Total Not Requested35019%

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