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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,310 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||||
| Difference: $17,417 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | M550i | M5 | M5 Competition | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $53,900 | $53,900 | $59,450 | $76,650 | $102,700 | $110,000 | $25,340 | $33,980 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 450 | 450 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | ||||||
| S Line Package | 2,200 | |||||||
| Technology Package | 1,500 | 1,250 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||||||
| Audio Package | 1,350 | |||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 350 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 410 | 410 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | ||||||
| S Line Package | 2,002 | |||||||
| Technology Package | 1,365 | 1,138 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,774 | 1,775 | ||||||
| Audio Package | 1,229 | |||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,001 | 1,001 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 319 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 2,500 | 2,500 | 1,050 | 500 | 0 | 0 | 9,250 | 5,800 |
| Options (change) | 2,295 | 2,295 | 960 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 8,418 | 5,280 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 720 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $57,395 | $52,727 | $61,495 | $78,145 | $104,695 | $111,995 | $35,310 | $40,500 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,602 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,631 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | M550i | M5 | M5 Competition | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 | 523hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 617hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | 4WD | 4WD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 275/35-20 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $57,395 | $52,727 | $61,495 | $78,145 | $104,695 | $111,995 | $35,310 | $40,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,890 | -4,815 | -4,890 | -10,665 | -12,015 | -12,015 | 0 | -3,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,505 | $47,912 | $56,605 | $67,480 | $92,680 | $99,980 | $35,310 | $37,350 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,593 | $0 | $8,693 | $19,568 | $44,768 | $52,068 | $0 | $2,040 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | M550i | M5 | M5 Competition | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||||
| 4WD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| 12 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | |||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| 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 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,505 | $8,430 | $8,505 | $14,280 | $15,630 | $15,630 | $3,615 | $6,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,890 | $4,815 | $4,890 | $10,665 | $12,015 | $12,015 | $0 | $3,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -296 | 109 | -170 | -222 | -250 | -233 | 0 | -2,921 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2020 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.7 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2080 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 6% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audio Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 75% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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