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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison

BMW 5-Series vs Audi A3 Price Comparison:
BMW 5-Series vs Audi A3 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the 5-Series vs. A3 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the 5-Series and A3 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Audi A3 3.2 S line's price is $16,135 lower than the BMW 5-Series 530i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the 5-Series vs. A3 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Audi A3 3.2 S line, the BMW 5-Series 530i includes additional features worth $2225. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $2225 adjustment for the BMW 5-Series 530i's additional features, the Audi A3 3.2 S line is $16,135 less than the Audi A3 3.2 S line.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 16,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 14,591
Model Year20072008
Model5-SeriesA3
Trim530i3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers200, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price59,55041,190
Adjustments for Features-2,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price57,32541,190
Total Invoice55,00538,359
Adjustments for Features-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice52,95038,359

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Invoice Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

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

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.

Lowest Total Price: Audi A3 3.2 S line
Difference: 18,360
Lowest Total Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
Difference: 16,646
Model Year20072008
Model5-SeriesA3
Trim530i3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price52,10034,915
Base Invoice48,11032,471
Navigation system1,9001,950
Cold Weather Package900700
Satellite radio595 
Leather seating surfaces1,450 
Sunshades, second row250150
Rear side airbags385350
6-speed shiftable automatic1,275 
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450
Xenon HID headlights 800
Panoramic sunroof 1,100
Navigation system 1,813
Cold Weather Package 650
Satellite radio 0
Leather seating surfaces 0
Sunshades, second row 139
Rear side airbags 325
6-speed shiftable automatic 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418
Xenon HID headlights 745
Panoramic sunroof 1,023
Total options6,7555,500
Total options6,2005,113
Destination695775
Total Price59,55041,190
Total Invoice55,00538,359

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072008
Model5-SeriesA3
Trim530i3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$350 
Traffic information$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$400 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,405$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0550

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072008
Model5-SeriesA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.6 in101.5 in
Length191.2 in168.7 in
Width72.7 in69.5 in
Height58.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,891 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
530i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Digital media reader25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated300Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested37596%
Total Not Requested154%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW 5-Series

Price of the BMW 5-Series: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Better than the Lexus I was looking at for a much better handling and more luggage space vehicle.
Price of the BMW 5-Series: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Too expensive for what you get.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 for 60k the 5 series seems a bit pricy compared to what you can get from even an acura TL for instance.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I paid cash, but they do not usually offer incentives on the 5 series. That may have changed in this economy but the 5 series has few incentives.
2006 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very expensive car 90K CDN or 60K USD new. Very pricey for a car.
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed manual RWD		 Compared to the implicit value of Genesis, BMW simply charges too much for what you get...$25K delta just not justifiable.
2001 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 still a high payment
2000 4dr Sedan 282-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Mostly about the depreciation - you will lose money

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Audi A3

Price of the Audi A3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD		 Expensive for the size of the car. I would expect a few more luxury features to be standard for the base price.
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 The price is high for an Audi. And if you want anything optional, well, there you go.
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 reatively expensive car
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Pricing was actually higher for a lesser equipped A3 than for the Passat Komfort wagon.
2007 4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		 Not for the faint of heart.
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 The A3 is not priced too competitively. It is much less expensive than a BMW 1 series, but still high for a compact/hatchback. Well equipped it is nearly as much as an A4. A loaded VW GTI (same chassis/drivetrain) costs much less, but insurance is higher.
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 A3 is expensive.

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