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Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,310 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $5,115 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $4,823 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $25,340 | $33,980 | $31,200 | $39,300 | $43,250 |
| Base Invoice | $23,404 | $31,561 | $28,885 | $36,335 | $39,970 |
| S Line Package | 2,200 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,500 | 1,250 | 2,350 | 2,350 | 2,350 |
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| Audio Package | 1,350 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Satellite radio | 350 | ||||
| Sport seats | 400 | 400 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||||
| S Line Package | 2,002 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,365 | 1,138 | 2,140 | 2,140 | 2,140 |
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 410 | 410 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Navigation system | 1,774 | 1,775 | |||
| Audio Package | 1,229 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,001 | 1,001 | |||
| Satellite radio | 319 | ||||
| Sport seats | 365 | 365 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,250 | 5,800 | 8,300 | 6,200 | 5,800 |
| Options (change) | 8,418 | 5,280 | 7,555 | 5,645 | 5,280 |
| Destination | 720 | 720 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $35,310 | $40,500 | $40,425 | $46,425 | $49,975 |
| Total Invoice | $32,542 | $37,561 | $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: $3,425 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,261 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 320hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 215/40-18 |
| Total Price | $35,310 | $40,500 | $40,425 | $46,425 | $49,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,150 | -1,690 | -1,940 | -1,940 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,310 | $37,350 | $38,735 | $44,485 | $48,035 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,040 | $0 | $5,750 | $9,300 |
| Total Invoice | $32,542 | $37,561 | $37,365 | $42,905 | $46,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,921 | -1,562 | -1,793 | -1,792 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,542 | $34,640 | $35,803 | $41,112 | $44,383 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,098 | $0 | $5,309 | $8,580 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr 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 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | $5,915 | $4,455 | $4,705 | $4,705 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,150 | $1,690 | $1,940 | $1,940 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,921 | -1,562 | -1,793 | -1,792 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 | 1-Series |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 3,209 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 32.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2180 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Audio Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 75% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
| Sport seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2530 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 39% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Sport seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1130 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1130 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 46% |
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