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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: $42,345

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $19,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,444

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $17,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim528i535i550iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Folding second row seats 475 475 475        
Premium Package 950 750          
Navigation system 1,900 1,900          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Value Package 0 0 0        
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 350 350 350 350
Lane departure warning 950 950 950        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Body kit 1,600 1,600          
Sport Package 2,900 2,900   800 800 800  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595        
Heated front seats   500 500        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500          
Multicontour seats     1,200        
Prestige Package       5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900
Premium Plus Package       2,550 2,550 2,550  
Advanced Technology Package       1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats 430 430 430        
Premium Package 865 685          
Navigation system 1,730 1,730          
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685          
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Value Package 0 0 0        
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 325 325 325 325
Lane departure warning 865 865 865        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135        
Proximity key 910 910 910        
Body kit 1,455 1,455          
Sport Package 2,640 2,640   744 744 744  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540        
Heated front seats   455 455        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   455          
Multicontour seats     1,090        
Prestige Package       5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488
Premium Plus Package       2,371 2,371 2,371  
Advanced Technology Package       1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)       511 511 511 511
Options (change) 14,805 14,705 7,505 11,550 11,550 11,550 8,200
Options (change) 13,425 13,335 6,775 10,741 10,741 10,741 7,626
Destination 875 875 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $61,630 $66,830 $68,980 $42,345 $45,045 $45,645 $50,195
Total Invoice $56,755 $61,540 $63,580 $39,444 $41,954 $42,512 $46,745

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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: $20,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,995
Model Year2010201020102015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim528i535i550iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$61,630$66,830$68,980$42,345$45,045$45,645$50,195
Adjustments for Features-800-1,7000-1,525-1,525-3,225-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,830$65,130$68,980$40,820$43,520$42,420$46,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$8,150$0$2,700$1,600$5,200
Total Invoice$56,755$61,540$63,580$39,444$41,954$42,512$46,745
Adjustments for Features-737-1,5650-1,421-1,420-3,004-3,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,018$59,975$63,580$38,023$40,534$39,508$42,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,957$7,562$0$2,511$1,485$4,834

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

Model Year2010201020102015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim528i535i550iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100      
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25$25
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100$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 
Black grille (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Body kit$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Boost gauge      $75
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Headlight washers$50      
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$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 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500     
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,665$6,565$4,865$6,390$6,390$8,090$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$1,700$0$1,525$1,525$3,225$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-737-1,5650-1,421-1,420-3,004-3,888

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

Model Year20102015
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 Weight3,506 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
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested160071%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested160082%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested172548%
Total Not Requested190052%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested172548%
Total Not Requested190052%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested172548%
Total Not Requested190052%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested160046%
Total Not Requested190054%

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