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Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelA3A31-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $27,000 $33,345
Sport Package 1,800     1,100
Convenience Package 675      
Cold Weather Package 700 700 900 600
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,100 2,100
Sound Package 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 650 800 900  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Power front seats     995  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Sunroof     1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
6-speed manual       0
Premium Package       3,400
Aluminum trim       0
Sport Package 1,638     1,000
Convenience Package 614      
Cold Weather Package 637 637 820 545
Navigation system 1,787 1,775 1,910 1,910
Sound Package 819      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 592 728 820  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396    
Satellite radio 319 319    
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001    
Power front seats     905  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Sunroof     955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
6-speed manual       0
Premium Package       3,095
Aluminum trim       0
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 8,295 8,100
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 7,550 7,370
Destination 720 720 875 875
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $38,320 $45,025
Total Invoice $31,931 $37,547 $35,425 $41,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,415
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelA3A31-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$34,470$40,485$38,320$45,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-85-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$38,235$43,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$5,175
Total Invoice$31,931$37,547$35,425$41,590
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-79-1,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$34,486$35,346$40,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0$4,752

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelA3A31-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,015$6,315$3,100$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$85$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-79-1,492

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelA31-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in104.7 in
Length168.7 in171.7 in
Width69.5 in68.8 in
Height56.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested203099%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested183059%
Total Not Requested125041%

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