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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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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: $23,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,173

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $21,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014201620162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300        
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500          
M Sport Line 3,150              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550   575 575 575
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500      
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Luxury Line   2,100 2,100          
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  
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365        
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185        
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475          
M Sport Line 2,865              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500   536 536 536
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455      
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Luxury Line   1,910 1,910          
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  
Options (change) 15,400 13,250 13,250 10,750 5,500 10,225 10,225 6,725
Options (change) 14,040 12,085 12,085 9,790 5,010 9,510 9,510 6,254
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $65,825 $69,275 $70,775 $73,075 $70,325 $42,050 $45,350 $50,150
Total Invoice $60,685 $63,880 $65,260 $67,385 $64,905 $39,173 $42,241 $46,706

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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: $19,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,820
Model Year20142014201420142014201620162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$65,825$69,275$70,775$73,075$70,325$42,050$45,350$50,150
Adjustments for Features-4,005-4,005-4,005-3,680-2,5800-1,700-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,820$65,270$66,770$69,395$67,745$42,050$43,650$47,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$4,950$7,575$5,925$0$1,600$5,450
Total Invoice$60,685$63,880$65,260$67,385$64,905$39,173$42,241$46,706
Adjustments for Features-3,692-3,693-3,693-3,393-2,3810-1,583-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,993$60,187$61,567$63,992$62,524$39,173$40,658$44,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,194$4,574$6,999$5,531$0$1,485$5,065

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142014201420142014201620162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
FWD     $0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100    
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150   
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50$50$50   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50   
Rearview camera     $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist     $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250    
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125    
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       $500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0       
Body kit$0    $0$0$0
Rear spoiler       $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0$0$0
App support$0$0$0$0$0   
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50   
CD player$125$125$125$125$125   
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio     $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250    
SD Card slot     $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound     $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Boost gauge       $75
Compass     $0$0$0
Fog light, rear     $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125     
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$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$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals       $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,805$8,805$8,805$8,480$7,380$4,800$6,500$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$4,005$4,005$3,680$2,580$0$1,700$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,692-3,693-3,693-3,393-2,3810-1,583-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142016
Model5-SeriesA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in103.8 in
Length193.4 in175.4 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested350080%
Total Not Requested85020%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested350080%
Total Not Requested85020%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested340080%
Total Not Requested85020%

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