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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 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.
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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,050 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $19,925 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,173 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $17,967 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $47,800 | $53,400 | $62,700 | $30,900 | $34,200 | $42,500 |
| Base Invoice | $44,155 | $49,310 | $57,865 | $28,738 | $31,806 | $39,527 |
| Multicontour seats | 1,300 | 1,300 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | 1,500 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 700 | 700 | 700 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Prestige Package | 6,150 | 6,150 | 6,150 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | ||||
| Sport Package | 800 | 800 | ||||
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,500 | |||||
| Multicontour seats | 1,185 | 1,185 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | 1,365 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | 910 | 910 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 635 | 635 | 635 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,718 | 5,718 | 5,718 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,512 | 2,512 | ||||
| Sport Package | 744 | 744 | ||||
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,397 | |||||
| Options (change) | 13,250 | 12,150 | 4,600 | 10,225 | 10,225 | 8,225 |
| Options (change) | 12,060 | 11,060 | 4,185 | 9,510 | 9,510 | 7,651 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $61,975 | $66,475 | $68,225 | $42,050 | $45,350 | $51,650 |
| Total Invoice | $57,140 | $61,295 | $62,975 | $39,173 | $42,241 | $48,103 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,920 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,120 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | S6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $61,975 | $66,475 | $68,225 | $42,050 | $45,350 | $51,650 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,150 | -2,150 | 0 | -145 | -1,845 | -3,295 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,825 | $64,325 | $68,225 | $41,905 | $43,505 | $48,355 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,500 | $8,400 | $0 | $1,600 | $6,450 |
| Total Invoice | $57,140 | $61,295 | $62,975 | $39,173 | $42,241 | $48,103 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,982 | -1,982 | 0 | -135 | -1,719 | -3,069 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,158 | $59,313 | $62,975 | $39,038 | $40,522 | $45,034 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,155 | $7,817 | $0 | $1,484 | $5,996 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $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 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,055 | $8,055 | $6,105 | $6,250 | $7,950 | $9,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,150 | $2,150 | $0 | $145 | $1,845 | $3,295 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,982 | -1,982 | 0 | -135 | -1,719 | -3,069 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | A3 / S3 |
| 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. | 3,176 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
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 | 100 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 85% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 45% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 52% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 | 100 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 85% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 52% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 44% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | 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 |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 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 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 44% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | 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 |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 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? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2350 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 45% |
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