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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: $38,275

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $26,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,661

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $25,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
Model5-SeriesA3
Trim540d2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $62,000 $30,250
Base Invoice $58,340 $28,134
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Cold Weather Package   500
Convenience Package   1,275
iPod integration   -200
Navigation system   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 443
Temporary spare tire 140  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Cold Weather Package   466
Convenience Package   1,186
iPod integration   -186
Navigation system   1,860
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 1,950 7,150
Options (change) 1,785 6,652
Destination 995 875
Total Price $64,945 $38,275
Total Invoice $61,120 $35,661

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,798
Model Year20182011
Model5-SeriesA3
Trim540d2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine261hp I6 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$64,945$38,275
Adjustments for Features-6,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,930$38,275
Total Invoice$61,120$35,661
Adjustments for Features-5,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,459$35,661

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182011
Model5-SeriesA3
Trim540d2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,230$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6610

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182011
Model5-SeriesA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in101.5 in
Length194.6 in168.7 in
Width73.5 in69.5 in
Height58.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,209 lb.3,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.754.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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