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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: $34,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,582

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $25,361 $27,853
Navigation system 1,900 1,900     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Folding second row seats 475 475   475    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Cold Weather Package         500 500
Convenience Package         1,000 1,000
Premium Plus Package         2,000 2,000
iPod integration         -200 -200
Panoramic sunroof         1,100 1,100
Navigation system 1,730 1,730     1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   443 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Folding second row seats 430 430   430    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Cold Weather Package         466 466
Convenience Package         930 930
Premium Plus Package         1,860 1,860
iPod integration         -186 -186
Panoramic sunroof         1,023 1,023
Options (change) 5,225 3,775 1,400 1,325 6,875 6,875
Options (change) 4,755 3,435 1,275 1,205 6,396 6,396
Destination 895 895 895 895 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $53,020 $57,170 $63,245 $64,220 $34,970 $36,350
Total Invoice $48,980 $52,810 $58,425 $59,320 $32,582 $33,774

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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: $14,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,243
Model Year201220122012201220102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$53,020$57,170$63,245$64,220$34,970$36,350
Adjustments for Features-3,415-3,415-3,415-4,3150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,605$53,755$59,830$59,905$34,970$35,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$10,225$10,300$0$430
Total Invoice$48,980$52,810$58,425$59,320$32,582$33,774
Adjustments for Features-3,155-3,155-3,155-3,9860-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,825$49,655$55,270$55,334$32,582$32,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,830$9,445$9,509$0$309

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year201220122012201220102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr 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$0
Accessories 
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Rearview camera   $200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
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
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
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
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  
USB port$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
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, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
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, passenger seat$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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,555$6,555$6,555$7,455$3,140$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$3,415$3,415$4,315$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,155-3,155-3,155-3,9860-883

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122010
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145587%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145587%
Total Not Requested22513%

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