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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,695 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $27,950 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,629 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $26,586 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 540d | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $62,000 | $32,600 |
| Base Invoice | $58,340 | $30,318 |
| M Sport Design | 4,500 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,700 | |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,700 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,050 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 |
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | |
| Sport Package | 800 | |
| M Sport Design | 4,140 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,565 | |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,565 | |
| Lighting Package | 965 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 511 |
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | |
| Sport Package | 744 | |
| Options (change) | 9,650 | 11,200 |
| Options (change) | 8,880 | 10,416 |
| Destination | 995 | 895 |
| Total Price | $72,645 | $44,695 |
| Total Invoice | $68,215 | $41,629 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,520 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,548 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 540d | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 261hp I6 D | 150hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T8 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 26/36 MPG | 31/43 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $72,645 | $44,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,430 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $66,215 | $44,695 |
| Total Invoice | $68,215 | $41,629 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,038 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,177 | $41,629 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 540d | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| 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 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, front | $25 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Side collision intervention | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,955 | $4,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,430 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,038 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,209 lb. | 3,241 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 58% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 38% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, front | 25 | No |
| Side collision intervention | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1975 | 100% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | -250 | Yes |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 23% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1140 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
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