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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: $49,645

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,840

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $4,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $37,851 $47,802
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 2,390 2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750    
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
M Sport Design       0    
Premium Package         1,900  
Technology Package         2,200 2,200
S Line Package         2,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         0  
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100
Wood trim           500
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 2,178 2,178
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690    
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460    
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
M Sport Design       0    
Premium Package         1,768  
Technology Package         2,045 2,045
S Line Package         2,698  
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,209  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         0  
Adaptive cruise control         1,953 1,953
Wood trim           466
Options (change) 8,400 8,400 8,400 6,650 13,265 7,665
Options (change) 7,730 7,730 7,730 6,120 12,294 7,085
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 1,300
Total Price $51,145 $49,645 $50,994 $56,595 $54,790 $61,190
Total Invoice $48,835 $46,840 $47,814 $53,320 $50,970 $57,012

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,523
Model Year201820182018201820092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT8M6T8T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,145$49,645$50,994$56,595$54,790$61,190
Adjustments for Features-1,830-580-1,855-1,855-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,315$49,065$49,139$54,740$54,390$61,190
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$5,675$0$6,800
Total Invoice$48,835$46,840$47,814$53,320$50,970$57,012
Adjustments for Features-1,747-547-1,739-1,748-3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,088$46,293$46,075$51,572$50,598$57,012
Cost Above Minimum$1,013$218$0$5,497$0$6,414

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

Model Year201820182018201820092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual $150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
8 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Leather door panel trim     $250
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$7,505$6,255$7,530$7,530$6,075$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$580$1,855$1,855$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,747-547-1,739-1,748-3720

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

Model Year20182009
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 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 ft312.0 ft3

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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 audio100Yes
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 Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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 audio100Yes
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 Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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 audio100Yes
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 Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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