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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: $35,310

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelA3A31-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $28,885 $36,335
S Line Package 2,200      
Technology Package 1,500 1,250    
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 550 550
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,150 2,150
Audio Package 1,350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Satellite radio   350    
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Sunroof     1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
M Sport Package       1,300
Aluminum trim       0
S Line Package 2,002      
Technology Package 1,365 1,138    
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 500 500
Navigation system 1,774 1,775 1,955 1,955
Audio Package 1,229      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001    
Satellite radio   319    
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Heated front seats     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Sunroof     955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
M Sport Package       1,185
Aluminum trim       0
Options (change) 9,250 5,800 6,950 6,300
Options (change) 8,418 5,280 6,325 5,735
Destination 720 720 895 895
Total Price $35,310 $40,500 $39,045 $46,495
Total Invoice $32,542 $37,561 $36,105 $42,965

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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: $4,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,498
Model Year2007200720122012
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, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$35,310$40,500$39,045$46,495
Adjustments for Features-1,015-4,1650-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,295$36,335$39,045$44,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,040$0$5,700
Total Invoice$32,542$37,561$36,105$42,965
Adjustments for Features-935-3,8630-1,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,607$33,698$36,105$41,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,091$0$5,243

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2007200720122012
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 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
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  
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass $0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,115$6,265$2,100$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$4,165$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-935-3,8630-1,617

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20072012
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested210095%
Total Not Requested1055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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