BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2010 Audi A3 Audi A3 2006

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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,370

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $26,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $24,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
Model5-SeriesA3A3
Trim535i2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,950 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $51,655 $22,998 $31,561
Value Package 0    
Premium Package 1,050 2,025  
Navigation system 1,900 1,950 1,950
Rear side airbags 385 350 350
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Satellite radio   350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435 435
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Xenon HID headlights   650 800
Sound Package   900  
Value Package 0    
Premium Package 955 1,843  
Navigation system 1,730 1,787 1,775
Rear side airbags 350 319 319
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Cold Weather Package   637 637
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410
Satellite radio   319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396 396
Panoramic sunroof   1,001 1,001
Xenon HID headlights   592 728
Sound Package   819  
Options (change) 3,930 8,910 6,135
Options (change) 3,575 8,123 5,585
Destination 875 720 720
Total Price $60,755 $34,370 $40,835
Total Invoice $56,105 $31,841 $37,866

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,716
Model Year201020062006
Model5-SeriesA3A3
Trim535i2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$60,755$34,370$40,835
Adjustments for Features-4,9250-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,830$34,370$37,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,465
Total Invoice$56,105$31,841$37,866
Adjustments for Features-4,5480-2,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,557$31,841$35,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,243

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year201020062006
Model5-SeriesA3A3
Trim535i2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,005$1,080$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,925$0$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5480-2,782

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102006
Model5-SeriesA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.6 in101.5 in
Length191.2 in168.7 in
Width72.7 in69.5 in
Height58.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Ski sack50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250595%
Total Not Requested1255%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested600114%
Total Not Requested-75-14%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%

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