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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $62,370 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $14,880 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $58,637 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $12,588 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2019 |
| Model | 5-Series | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 550i | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $60,200 | $56,200 |
| Base Invoice | $55,585 | $52,828 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | |
| M Sport Package | 6,500 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,400 |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Rearview camera | 400 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | |
| AWD | 2,300 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Technology Package | 3,200 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | |
| M Sport Package | 5,915 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,302 |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Rearview camera | 365 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | |
| AWD | 2,115 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Technology Package | 2,976 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |
| Options (change) | 16,175 | 5,175 |
| Options (change) | 14,765 | 4,814 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 |
| Total Price | $77,250 | $62,370 |
| Total Invoice | $71,225 | $58,637 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,665 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,326 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2019 |
| Model | 5-Series | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 550i | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 400hp V8 | 394hp I5 |
| Transmission | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $77,250 | $62,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -785 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $77,250 | $61,585 |
| Total Invoice | $71,225 | $58,637 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -738 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $71,225 | $57,899 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2019 |
| Model | 5-Series | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 550i | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,890 | $9,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $785 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -738 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2019 |
| Model | 5-Series | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,519 lb. | 3,593 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 62% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 965 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 59% |
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