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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,600 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $17,430 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,754 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $15,606 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $44,600 | $49,800 | $58,800 | $30,900 | $34,200 | $42,500 |
| Base Invoice | $41,210 | $45,995 | $54,275 | $28,738 | $31,806 | $39,527 |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 700 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,400 | 2,200 | ||||
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | |||||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 385 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Lane departure warning | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | |||
| Prestige Package | 6,150 | 6,150 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,600 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 635 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,185 | 2,000 | ||||
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | 315 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | |||||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | |||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | 325 | 325 | 325 |
| Lane departure warning | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,135 | 2,135 | 2,135 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,718 | 5,718 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,512 | 2,512 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,418 | |||||
| Options (change) | 13,605 | 12,605 | 9,705 | 9,775 | 9,775 | 3,525 |
| Options (change) | 12,325 | 11,410 | 8,775 | 9,091 | 9,091 | 3,279 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $59,030 | $63,230 | $69,330 | $41,600 | $44,900 | $46,950 |
| Total Invoice | $54,360 | $58,230 | $63,875 | $38,754 | $41,822 | $43,731 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,580 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,677 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 360hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | S6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $59,030 | $63,230 | $69,330 | $41,600 | $44,900 | $46,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,150 | -2,850 | -1,625 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,030 | $63,230 | $69,330 | $40,450 | $42,050 | $45,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,200 | $10,300 | $0 | $1,600 | $4,875 |
| Total Invoice | $54,360 | $58,230 | $63,875 | $38,754 | $41,822 | $43,731 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,071 | -2,655 | -1,514 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,360 | $58,230 | $63,875 | $37,683 | $39,167 | $42,217 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,870 | $9,515 | $0 | $1,484 | $4,534 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,240 | $6,240 | $6,240 | $7,390 | $9,090 | $7,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,150 | $2,850 | $1,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,071 | -2,655 | -1,514 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,506 lb. | 3,176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 22% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 27% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 2375 | 55% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 2375 | 55% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 47% |
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