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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,145

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $41,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,769

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $37,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
Model5-SeriesA3 / S3
TrimM5S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,900 $41,100
Base Invoice $76,275 $38,224
Folding second row seats 475  
HD radio 500  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Satellite radio 595  
Rear side airbags 385 350
Proximity key 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0  
Convenience Package   750
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Folding second row seats 430  
HD radio 455  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Satellite radio 540  
Rear side airbags 350 325
Proximity key 910  
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0  
Convenience Package   697
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 3,755 7,150
Options (change) 3,415 6,650
Destination 695 895
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $90,350 $49,145
Total Invoice $83,385 $45,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,139
Model Year20072015
Model5-SeriesA3 / S3
TrimM5S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10292hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$90,350$49,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,350$47,510
Total Invoice$83,385$45,769
Adjustments for Features0-1,523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,385$44,246

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20072015
Model5-SeriesA3 / S3
TrimM5S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,265$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,523

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20072015
Model5-SeriesA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in175.4 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested27565%
Total Not Requested15035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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