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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: $37,315

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,768

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelA3A31-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $27,000 $33,345
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500   600
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
iPod integration -200 -200 400 400
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,100 2,100
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Heated front seats     500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100 120
Sport Package     1,300 1,100
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Sunroof     1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Premium Package       3,400
Aluminum trim       0
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466   545
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500
iPod integration -186 -186 365 365
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,910 1,910
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Heated front seats     455  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90 110
Sport Package     1,185 1,000
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Sunroof     955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Premium Package       3,095
Aluminum trim       0
Options (change) 9,150 9,150 9,050 8,970
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 8,240 8,165
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $37,315 $40,295 $39,075 $45,895
Total Invoice $34,768 $37,541 $36,115 $42,385

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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: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,339
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelA3A31-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$37,315$40,295$39,075$45,895
Adjustments for Features-1,065-2,1150-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,250$38,180$39,075$43,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$4,190
Total Invoice$34,768$37,541$36,115$42,385
Adjustments for Features-992-1,9700-2,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,776$35,571$36,115$39,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$3,841

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2013201320102010
ModelA3A31-Series1-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100
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  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Ski sack   $50
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
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD player  $125$125
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
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
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 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,690$4,740$2,625$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$2,115$0$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments-992-1,9700-2,429

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132010
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested188061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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