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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,600

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $11,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,061

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $11,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim530i540iS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $43,650
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $40,596
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400  
Lighting Package 1,050    
Premium Package 2,300 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 575
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
S Sport Package     1,100
Prestige Package     5,300
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290  
Lighting Package 965    
Premium Package 2,115 1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 536
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920    
S Sport Package     1,024
Prestige Package     4,930
Options (change) 10,900 8,500 6,975
Options (change) 10,025 7,820 6,490
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $63,095 $65,945 $51,600
Total Invoice $59,315 $61,995 $48,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,689
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim530i540iS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6292hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,095$65,945$51,600
Adjustments for Features-1,665-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,430$64,780$51,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0
Total Invoice$59,315$61,995$48,061
Adjustments for Features-1,565-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,750$60,900$48,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim530i540iS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side collision intervention$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,890$9,390$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,565-1,0950

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in103.8 in
Length194.6 in175.4 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested120054%
Total Not Requested102546%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested289070%
Total Not Requested125030%

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