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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: $74,170

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $4,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,900 $68,900
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Executive Package 4,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Navigation Package   3,550
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Executive Package 3,770  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 443
Sunshade, rear, power 320 325
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Navigation Package   3,301
Options (change) 7,650 4,375
Options (change) 7,030 4,069
Destination 995 895
Total Price $78,545 $74,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,146
Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine473hp I6450hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$78,545$74,170
Adjustments for Features-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,280$74,170

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

Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3RS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,865$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1290

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

Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in108.3 in
Length185.7 in182.1 in
Width71.9 in73.0 in
Height56.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.4,009 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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested141578%
Total Not Requested40022%

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