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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: $34,990

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $22,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202020202020082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 Competition2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $102,700 $110,000 $25,930 $34,915
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550       450 450
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150        
Heated front seats 500 500 500        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450            
Wood trim     0 0 0    
Sunroof       0 0    
S Line Package           2,500  
Convenience Package           350  
Cold Weather Package           700 700
Panoramic sunroof           1,100 1,100
Navigation system           1,950 1,950
Xenon HID headlights           800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link           435 435
iPod integration           0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505       418 418
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140        
Heated front seats 455 455 455        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335            
Wood trim     0 0 0    
Sunroof       0 0    
S Line Package           2,326  
Convenience Package           325  
Cold Weather Package           650 650
Panoramic sunroof           1,023 1,023
Navigation system           1,813 1,813
Xenon HID headlights           745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link           405 405
iPod integration           0 0
Options (change) 2,650 1,200 650 0 0 8,285 5,435
Options (change) 2,435 1,100 595 0 0 7,705 5,054
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0
Total Price $57,545 $61,645 $78,295 $104,695 $111,995 $34,990 $41,125

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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 M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,072
Model Year2020202020202020202020082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 Competition2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4335hp I6523hp V8600hp V8617hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD4WD4WDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$57,545$61,645$78,295$104,695$111,995$34,990$41,125
Adjustments for Features-5,015-5,015-10,915-12,765-12,7650-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,530$56,630$67,380$91,930$99,230$34,990$38,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$14,850$39,400$46,700$0$3,285

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year2020202020202020202020082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA3A3
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 Competition2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual     $150 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$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  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$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    
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  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system   $100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250  
SD Card slot     $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  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Fog lights$125$125   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim$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  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,455$8,455$14,355$16,205$16,205$3,440$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,015$5,015$10,915$12,765$12,765$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-315-185-247-265-2480-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20202008
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 Weight3,747 lb.3,264 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 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested253095%
Total Not Requested1255%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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