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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: $42,620 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $21,200 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,707 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $19,128 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $62,000 | $31,200 | $42,900 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $57,220 | $29,016 | $39,898 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 1,000 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | |||
| M Sport Package | 4,800 | 4,800 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 575 | 575 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,600 | 650 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 8,950 | 5,500 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | |||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,500 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 910 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | |||
| M Sport Package | 4,370 | 4,370 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 536 | 536 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,365 | 606 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 8,325 | 5,116 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | |||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,397 | ||||
| Options (change) | 16,025 | 14,775 | 7,825 | 10,470 | 7,870 |
| Options (change) | 14,610 | 13,470 | 7,140 | 9,741 | 7,323 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $63,820 | $68,170 | $70,720 | $42,620 | $51,720 |
| Total Invoice | $58,835 | $62,845 | $65,255 | $39,707 | $48,171 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,810 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,775 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $63,820 | $68,170 | $70,720 | $42,620 | $51,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,100 | -1,100 | 0 | -710 | -3,760 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,720 | $67,070 | $70,720 | $41,910 | $47,960 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,350 | $8,000 | $0 | $6,050 |
| Total Invoice | $58,835 | $62,845 | $65,255 | $39,707 | $48,171 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,014 | -1,014 | 0 | -661 | -3,502 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $57,821 | $61,831 | $65,255 | $39,046 | $44,669 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,010 | $7,434 | $0 | $5,623 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,890 | $6,890 | $5,790 | $6,500 | $9,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,100 | $1,100 | $0 | $710 | $3,760 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,014 | -1,014 | 0 | -661 | -3,502 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| 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 | 3,815 lb. | 3,198 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 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 30% |
| 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% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 275/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| 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 | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 41% |
| 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% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| 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 | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4140 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 2650 | 39% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| 235/35YR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2540 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 43% |
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