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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: $34,020

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,522

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim528i535i550i2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $22,998 $31,561
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   1,950 1,950
Premium Package 1,800 1,800   2,025  
Xenon HID headlights 900     650 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   450 450
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Ski sack 150 150 150    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Cold Weather Package       700 700
Sound Package       900  
Satellite radio       350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link       435 435
Panoramic sunroof       1,100 1,100
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   1,787 1,775
Premium Package 1,640 1,640   1,843  
Xenon HID headlights 820     592 728
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   410 410
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Ski sack 135 135 135    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Cold Weather Package       637 637
Sound Package       819  
Satellite radio       319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link       396 396
Panoramic sunroof       1,001 1,001
Options (change) 6,625 5,725 1,475 8,560 5,785
Options (change) 6,030 5,210 1,340 7,804 5,266
Destination 875 875 875 720 720
Total Price $52,550 $56,700 $62,550 $34,020 $40,485
Total Invoice $48,550 $52,375 $57,800 $31,522 $37,547

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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: $15,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,681
Model Year20112011201120062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim528i535i550i2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
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$52,550$56,700$62,550$34,020$40,485
Adjustments for Features-2,540-2,540-2,9400-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,010$54,160$59,610$34,020$37,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,600$0$3,465
Total Invoice$48,550$52,375$57,800$31,522$37,547
Adjustments for Features-2,347-2,346-2,7170-2,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,203$50,029$55,083$31,522$34,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,826$8,880$0$3,243

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011201120062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim528i535i550i2.0T3.2 S line
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 
AWD    $1700
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
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
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
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 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 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,905$4,905$5,305$2,365$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$2,540$2,940$0$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,347-2,346-2,7170-2,782

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112006
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 trim100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested260599%
Total Not Requested251%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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