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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: $36,165

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $25,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,699

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $23,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
Model5-SeriesA3A3
Trim535i2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,950 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $51,655 $25,361 $28,134
Value Package 0    
Premium Package 1,050    
Navigation system 1,900 2,000 2,000
Rear side airbags 385 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Aluminum roof rails   500 500
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
iPod integration   -200 -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Value Package 0    
Premium Package 955    
Navigation system 1,730 1,860 1,860
Rear side airbags 350 325 325
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Aluminum roof rails   466 466
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
iPod integration   -186 -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 4,680 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 4,260 7,443 7,443
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $61,505 $36,165 $39,145
Total Invoice $56,790 $33,699 $36,472

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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: $19,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,990
Model Year201020132013
Model5-SeriesA3A3
Trim535i2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
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$61,505$36,165$39,145
Adjustments for Features-5,5250-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,980$36,165$38,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$56,790$33,699$36,472
Adjustments for Features-5,1010-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,689$33,699$35,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year201020132013
Model5-SeriesA3A3
Trim535i2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$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  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack$50  
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
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,880$1,355$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,525$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1010-978

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102013
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 integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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