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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: $38,120

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,510

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim535i535d550iM52.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,100 $56,600 $63,900 $92,900 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $50,870 $52,250 $58,970 $85,650 $25,035 $33,364
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550     475 475
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Rear spoiler       0    
Wood trim       0    
S Line Package         2,000  
Convenience Package         1,800  
Sport Package         1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package         500 500
Panoramic sunroof         1,100 1,100
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,150 1,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500     441 441
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Rear spoiler       0    
Wood trim       0    
S Line Package         1,860  
Convenience Package         1,675  
Sport Package         1,303 1,303
Cold Weather Package         466 466
Panoramic sunroof         1,023 1,023
Navigation system         1,813 1,813
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,069 1,069
Options (change) 1,050 1,050 500 0 10,375 6,575
Options (change) 955 955 455 0 9,650 6,115
Destination 925 925 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $57,075 $58,575 $65,325 $95,125 $38,120 $43,275
Total Invoice $52,750 $54,130 $60,350 $87,875 $35,510 $40,304

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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: $15,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,477
Model Year201420142014201420092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim535i535d550iM52.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8560hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8S7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$57,075$58,575$65,325$95,125$38,120$43,275
Adjustments for Features-2,990-2,990-4,540-6,6400-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,085$55,585$60,785$88,485$38,120$40,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$6,700$34,400$0$2,505
Total Invoice$52,750$54,130$60,350$87,875$35,510$40,304
Adjustments for Features-2,763-2,763-4,194-6,1340-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,987$51,367$56,156$81,741$35,510$37,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,380$6,169$31,754$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year201420142014201420092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim535i535d550iM52.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
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$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  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$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$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
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
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers   $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
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  
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$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,755$6,755$8,305$10,405$3,765$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$2,990$4,540$6,640$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,763-2,763-4,194-6,1340-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142009
Model5-SeriesA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in101.5 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 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, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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
Total Requested100580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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