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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,900

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $16,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,359

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $15,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimM3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,500 $54,900
Base Invoice $61,595 $51,058
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Aluminum trim 0  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Leather seating surfaces 950  
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150  
255/35YR19 1,200  
Technology Package   3,200
Dynamic Plus Package   4,800
Dynamic Package   1,450
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 536
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Aluminum trim 0  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Leather seating surfaces 875  
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500  
255/35YR19 1,105  
Technology Package   2,976
Dynamic Plus Package   4,464
Dynamic Package   1,350
Options (change) 15,800 10,025
Options (change) 14,540 9,326
Destination 995 975
Total Price $82,295 $65,900
Total Invoice $77,130 $61,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,452
Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimM3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6400hp I5
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/30-19
Total Price$82,295$65,900
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,955$65,900
Total Invoice$77,130$61,359
Adjustments for Features-3190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,811$61,359

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimM3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
CD player$125 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,840$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length182.5 in175.4 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,630 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested156566%
Total Not Requested80034%
Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0No
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport exhaust0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
255/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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