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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: $48,350

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $12,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021201020102010
Model3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimM340iM3A5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,700 $69,900 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Luxury Design 0        
Navigation system 1,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 950      
Heated front seats 500        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Blind spot warning system 500 500      
Wood trim   0 400 400 500
Sunroof   0      
Driver Assist Package     900 900 900
Prestige Package     8,300 4,800 5,700
Sport Package     1,450 1,450  
Audi Drive Select Package         3,950
Luxury Design 0        
Navigation system 1,565        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 443 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 875      
Heated front seats 460        
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690      
Blind spot warning system 460 460      
Wood trim   0 372 372 466
Sunroof   0      
Driver Assist Package     837 837 837
Prestige Package     7,719 4,464 5,302
Sport Package     1,349 1,349  
Audi Drive Select Package         3,673
Options (change) 5,450 2,750 11,525 8,025 11,525
Options (change) 5,015 2,530 10,720 7,465 10,721
Destination 995 995 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $61,145 $73,645 $48,350 $52,850 $66,050

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,576
Model Year20212021201020102010
Model3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimM340iM3A5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp I6 H473hp I6211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT8M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18275/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$61,145$73,645$48,350$52,850$66,050
Adjustments for Features-1,765-1,5900-950-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,380$72,055$48,350$51,900$63,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,675$0$3,550$15,250

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

Model Year20212021201020102010
Model3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimM340iM3A5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim    $250
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,765$5,590$4,000$4,950$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$1,590$0$950$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-173-760-885-2,284

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

Model Year20212010
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in108.3 in
Length185.7 in182.1 in
Width71.9 in73.0 in
Height56.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested301584%
Total Not Requested57516%
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
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166580%
Total Not Requested42520%
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
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166580%
Total Not Requested42520%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

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