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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: $63,350

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $13,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3S5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,900 $54,400
Executive Package 4,100  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Sunroof 0  
Aluminum trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Prestige Package   4,400
S Sport Package   2,500
Cold Weather Package   500
Executive Package 3,770  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Sunroof 0  
Aluminum trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 536
Prestige Package   4,092
S Sport Package   2,326
Cold Weather Package   466
Options (change) 5,950 7,975
Options (change) 5,470 7,420
Destination 995 975
Total Price $76,845 $63,350

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,346
Model Year20212018
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3S5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine473hp I6354hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$76,845$63,350
Adjustments for Features0-4,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,845$58,865

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

Model Year20212018
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimM3S5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $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
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,265$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,176

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 features.

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

Model Year20212018
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in111.2 in
Length185.7 in186.3 in
Width71.9 in72.6 in
Height56.8 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.9 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.935.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested214077%
Total Not Requested65023%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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