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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,470 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $19,450 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $17,869 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 | $24,740 | $33,980 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 | $22,998 | $31,561 |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 450 | 450 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Ski sack | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,800 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 675 | |||||
| Sound Package | 900 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | 435 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 650 | 800 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 410 | 410 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Ski sack | 135 | 135 | 135 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,787 | 1,775 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,638 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 614 | |||||
| Sound Package | 819 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 319 | 319 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 396 | 396 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 592 | 728 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,001 | 1,001 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,125 | 3,925 | 1,400 | 1,475 | 9,010 | 5,785 |
| Options (change) | 5,575 | 3,570 | 1,275 | 1,340 | 8,213 | 5,266 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 720 | 720 |
| Total Price | $53,920 | $57,320 | $63,245 | $64,370 | $34,470 | $40,485 |
| Total Invoice | $49,800 | $52,945 | $58,425 | $59,455 | $31,931 | $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: $15,160 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,907 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $53,920 | $57,320 | $63,245 | $64,370 | $34,470 | $40,485 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,290 | -3,240 | -3,190 | -4,140 | 0 | -3,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,630 | $54,080 | $60,055 | $60,230 | $34,470 | $37,185 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,450 | $10,425 | $10,600 | $0 | $2,715 |
| Total Invoice | $49,800 | $52,945 | $58,425 | $59,455 | $31,931 | $37,547 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,962 | -2,993 | -2,947 | -3,824 | 0 | -3,061 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,838 | $49,952 | $55,478 | $55,631 | $31,931 | $34,486 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,114 | $9,640 | $9,793 | $0 | $2,555 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,355 | $6,305 | $6,255 | $7,205 | $3,065 | $6,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,290 | $3,240 | $3,190 | $4,140 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,962 | -2,993 | -2,947 | -3,824 | 0 | -3,061 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 50% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 340 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 290 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1580 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 23% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 124% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -24% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 290 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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