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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: $5,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelA3A31-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line128i135i135is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Sport Package 1,800        
Convenience Package 675        
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Sound Package 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 650 800 900    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Sport seats     400 400  
Technology Package     2,350 2,350 2,350
Premium Package     3,600 2,400 2,400
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Aluminum trim       0  
Sport Package 1,638        
Convenience Package 614        
Cold Weather Package 637 637      
Navigation system 1,787 1,775      
Sound Package 819        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 592 728 820    
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396      
Satellite radio 319 319      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001      
Sport seats     365 365  
Technology Package     2,140 2,140 2,140
Premium Package     3,275 2,185 2,185
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Aluminum trim       0  
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 8,300 6,200 5,800
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 7,555 5,645 5,280
Destination 720 720 925 925 925
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $40,425 $46,425 $49,975
Total Invoice $31,931 $37,547 $37,365 $42,905 $46,175

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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: $4,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,872
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelA3A31-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line128i135i135is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM6S6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$34,470$40,485$40,425$46,425$49,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-1,690-1,940-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$38,735$44,485$48,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$5,750$9,300
Total Invoice$31,931$37,547$37,365$42,905$46,175
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-1,562-1,793-1,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$34,486$35,803$41,112$44,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0$5,309$8,580

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelA3A31-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line128i135i135is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100   
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Ski sack$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,765$6,065$4,455$4,705$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$1,690$1,940$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-1,562-1,793-1,792

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelA31-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in104.7 in
Length168.7 in172.2 in
Width69.5 in68.8 in
Height56.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,209 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 sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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 sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Sport seats
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
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested263063%
Total Not Requested155037%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Sport seats
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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested123059%
Total Not Requested85041%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested123059%
Total Not Requested85041%

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