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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,650

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,757

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim328i328dA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $38,315 $39,695 $39,618 $50,592
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 1,800 1,800
Steering-linked headlights 900 900    
Premium Package 2,200 2,200    
Sport Line 2,600 2,600    
Cold Weather Package 950 950 500 500
Technology Package 3,150 3,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Prestige Package     4,600 4,400
Premium Plus Package     3,000  
S Line Sport Package     1,250  
Wood trim     350  
S Sport Package       2,500
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 1,674 1,674
Steering-linked headlights 820 820    
Premium Package 2,000 2,000    
Sport Line 2,385 2,365    
Cold Weather Package 865 865 466 466
Technology Package 2,865 2,865    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 536 536
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 930  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090    
Prestige Package     4,278 4,092
Premium Plus Package     2,790  
S Line Sport Package     1,164  
Wood trim     326  
S Sport Package       2,326
Options (change) 15,650 15,650 13,075 9,775
Options (change) 14,260 14,240 12,164 9,094
Destination 925 925 975 975
Total Price $58,025 $59,525 $56,650 $65,150
Total Invoice $53,500 $54,860 $52,757 $60,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,206
Model Year2014201420182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim328i328dA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT8T8S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$58,025$59,525$56,650$65,150
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,670-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,925$59,525$54,980$61,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$7,000
Total Invoice$53,500$54,860$52,757$60,661
Adjustments for Features-920-1,555-2,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,408$54,860$51,202$57,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,452$0$6,507

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2014201420182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim328i328dA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100$1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Turn assist  $25$25
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Text dictation$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Predictive efficiency assist  $0$0
Road sign information  $75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals   $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,355$8,255$9,925$11,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,670$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-1,555-2,952

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in111.2 in
Length182.1 in186.3 in
Width71.3 in72.6 in
Height56.5 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested214070%
Total Not Requested90030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested82531%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested189068%
Total Not Requested90032%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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