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

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

Lowest Total Price: $52,550

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $29,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
Model5-SeriesA3 / S3
TrimM550iS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $76,650 $42,500
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0  
Black Optic Performance Package   2,000
Prestige Package   6,150
Painted brake calipers (optional)   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0  
Black Optic Performance Package   1,860
Prestige Package   5,718
Painted brake calipers (optional)   372
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 4,050 9,125
Options (change) 3,725 8,486
Destination 995 925
Total Price $81,695 $52,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,352
Model Year20202016
Model5-SeriesA3 / S3
TrimM550iS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine523hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$81,695$52,550
Adjustments for Features-5,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,465$52,550

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

Model Year20202016
Model5-SeriesA3 / S3
TrimM550iS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
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 
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 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,480$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3140

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

Model Year20202016
Model5-SeriesA3 / S3
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.3,176 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 M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Black Optic Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested385091%
Total Not Requested4009%

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