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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: $34,555

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,190

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelA3A31-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $27,000 $33,345
S Line Package 2,500      
Cold Weather Package 700 700 900 600
Convenience Package 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 900  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,100 2,100
iPod integration 0 0 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 550 550
Power front seats     995 995
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100 120
Sport Package     1,300 1,100
Sunroof     1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Aluminum trim       0
S Line Package 2,326      
Cold Weather Package 650 650 820 545
Convenience Package 325      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Xenon HID headlights 745 745 820  
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,910 1,910
iPod integration 0 0 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 500 500
Power front seats     905 905
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90 110
Sport Package     1,185 1,000
Sunroof     955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Aluminum trim       0
Options (change) 7,850 5,000 10,095 7,665
Options (change) 7,300 4,649 9,190 6,975
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $34,555 $40,690 $40,120 $44,590
Total Invoice $32,190 $37,895 $37,065 $41,195

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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: $5,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,473
Model Year2008200820102010
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)140, 10195, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$34,555$40,690$40,120$44,590
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-435-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,555$37,840$39,685$44,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$4,370
Total Invoice$32,190$37,895$37,065$41,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-402-494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,190$35,241$36,663$40,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$4,038

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2008200820102010
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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
CD player  $125$125
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,890$5,740$3,325$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$435$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-402-494

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082010
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested240090%
Total Not Requested25510%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested22560%
Total Not Requested15040%

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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
Ski sack50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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%
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 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%

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