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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: $34,120

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $58,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,612

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $53,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesA3A3
TrimM52.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $90,200 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $83,165 $22,998 $31,561
Wood trim 0    
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Sport Package   1,800  
Convenience Package   675  
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Sound Package   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Bluetooth cell phone link   435 435
Xenon HID headlights   650 800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Wood trim 0    
Cold Weather Package   637 637
Sport Package   1,638  
Convenience Package   614  
Navigation system   1,787 1,775
Sound Package   819  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410
Bluetooth cell phone link   396 396
Xenon HID headlights   592 728
Panoramic sunroof   1,001 1,001
Options (change) 0 8,660 5,435
Options (change) 0 7,894 4,947
Destination 925 720 720
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $92,425 $34,120 $40,135
Total Invoice $85,390 $31,612 $37,228

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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: $51,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,667
Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesA3A3
TrimM52.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine560hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$92,425$34,120$40,135
Adjustments for Features-6,6150-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,810$34,120$36,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,715
Total Invoice$85,390$31,612$37,228
Adjustments for Features-6,1110-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,279$31,612$34,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,555

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesA3A3
TrimM52.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Ski sack $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $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 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, 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 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,105$2,490$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,615$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1110-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132006
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
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested180588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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