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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: $37,295 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $3,510 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,748 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $2,962 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $27,270 | $30,250 | $31,200 | $39,300 | $43,250 |
| Base Invoice | $25,361 | $28,134 | $28,885 | $36,335 | $39,970 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||
| Titanium Sport Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| iPod integration | -200 | -200 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 380 | 380 | 380 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,186 | 1,186 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||
| Titanium Sport Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| iPod integration | -186 | -186 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||
| Sport seats | 365 | 365 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,140 | 2,140 | 2,140 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 345 | 345 | 345 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,150 | 9,150 | 8,680 | 6,580 | 6,180 |
| Options (change) | 8,512 | 8,512 | 7,900 | 5,990 | 5,625 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $37,295 | $40,275 | $40,805 | $46,805 | $50,355 |
| Total Invoice | $34,748 | $37,521 | $37,710 | $43,250 | $46,520 |
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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: $2,070 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,631 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 320hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | 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) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 215/40-18 |
| Total Price | $37,295 | $40,275 | $40,805 | $46,805 | $50,355 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -1,440 | -1,690 | -1,765 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,295 | $39,225 | $39,365 | $45,115 | $48,590 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,930 | $0 | $5,750 | $9,225 |
| Total Invoice | $34,748 | $37,521 | $37,710 | $43,250 | $46,520 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -978 | -1,331 | -1,562 | -1,631 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,748 | $36,543 | $36,379 | $41,688 | $44,889 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,795 | $0 | $5,309 | $8,510 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | 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 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $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 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,640 | $3,690 | $4,080 | $4,330 | $4,405 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $1,440 | $1,690 | $1,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -978 | -1,331 | -1,562 | -1,631 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 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
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1555 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1555 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | 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 | 2680 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 36% |
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 |
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1280 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 38% |
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 |
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1280 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 38% |
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