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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: $35,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,888

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim528i535i550i2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $25,361 $28,134
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   2,000 2,000
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   475 475
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
iPod integration 400 400 400 -200 -200
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Premium Plus Package       2,000 2,000
Convenience Package       1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Panoramic sunroof       1,100 1,100
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   1,860 1,860
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   443 443
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
iPod integration 365 365 365 -186 -186
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Premium Plus Package       1,860 1,860
Convenience Package       1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Panoramic sunroof       1,023 1,023
Options (change) 7,625 6,725 1,725 7,150 7,150
Options (change) 6,945 6,125 1,570 6,652 6,652
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $53,550 $57,700 $62,800 $35,295 $38,275
Total Invoice $49,465 $53,290 $58,030 $32,888 $35,661

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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: $14,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,492
Model Year20112011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim528i535i550i2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$53,550$57,700$62,800$35,295$38,275
Adjustments for Features-3,340-3,340-3,3400-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,210$54,360$59,460$35,295$37,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,250$0$1,930
Total Invoice$49,465$53,290$58,030$32,888$35,661
Adjustments for Features-3,085-3,085-3,0860-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,380$50,205$54,944$32,888$34,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$8,564$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim528i535i550i2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,980$5,980$5,980$2,640$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,340$3,340$3,340$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,085-3,085-3,0860-978

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011
Model5-SeriesA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in101.5 in
Length193.1 in168.7 in
Width73.2 in69.5 in
Height57.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.454.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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
Compass0No
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 nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Compass0No
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 nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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