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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: $45,770

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $6,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,210

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $4,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3A5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $37,108 $46,966
Sport Plus Design 2,650              
Premium Tier 3,000              
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750 750    
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats 475              
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950    
Wood trim 500         0   500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 475 475
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750        
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700   2,390 2,390
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500      
M Sport Design         0      
Sunroof           0    
Premium Package             1,850  
Technology Package             1,700 1,700
S Line Package             2,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic             1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             0  
Sport Plus Design 2,435              
Premium Tier 2,760              
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690 690 690    
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460 460 460 466 466
Folding second row seats 435              
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875    
Wood trim 460         0   466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505 432 432
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610        
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565   2,178 2,178
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460      
M Sport Design         0      
Sunroof           0    
Premium Package             1,721  
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) 9,875 7,200 7,200 7,200 5,450 2,750 11,115 5,565
Options (change) 9,080 6,625 6,625 6,625 5,015 2,530 10,282 5,122
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,770 $49,945 $48,445 $49,794 $55,395 $69,245 $51,790 $58,140
Total Invoice $43,210 $47,730 $45,735 $46,709 $52,215 $65,120 $48,165 $54,163

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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: $6,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,013
Model Year20182018201820182018201820082008
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
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 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$45,770$49,945$48,445$49,794$55,395$69,245$51,790$58,140
Adjustments for Features-455-1,530-280-1,555-1,555-1,530-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,315$48,415$48,165$48,239$53,840$67,715$51,390$58,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$2,850$2,924$8,525$22,400$0$6,750
Total Invoice$43,210$47,730$45,735$46,709$52,215$65,120$48,165$54,163
Adjustments for Features-430-1,462-264-1,459-1,466-1,439-3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,780$46,268$45,471$45,250$50,749$63,681$47,793$54,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,488$2,691$2,470$7,969$20,901$0$6,370

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

Model Year20182018201820182018201820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3A5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  $150 $150
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  
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  
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  
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  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Fog light, rear      $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Headlight washers      $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$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
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
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$5,630$6,705$5,455$6,730$6,730$6,705$5,575$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$1,530$280$1,555$1,555$1,530$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-430-1,462-264-1,459-1,466-1,439-3720

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

Model Year20182008
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

Sport Plus Design
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
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 Requested157571%
Total Not Requested65029%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested135061%
Total Not Requested86539%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Convenience Tier
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
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
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
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Convenience Tier
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
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
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 washers50No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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