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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,300

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $1,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,267

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $1,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S31-Series1-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $34,130 $40,750
Sport Package 800 800 1,300  
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Technology Package 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 550 550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Convenience Package     1,650  
M Sport Package       1,200
Aluminum trim       0
Obstacle detection, rear       380
Proximity key       500
Sport Package 744 744 1,185  
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Technology Package 2,512 2,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90  
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Heated front seats     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Convenience Package     1,500  
M Sport Package       1,090
Aluminum trim       0
Obstacle detection, rear       345
Proximity key       455
Options (change) 6,775 6,775 8,050 7,080
Options (change) 6,304 6,304 7,325 6,440
Destination 925 925 895 895
Total Price $44,300 $47,300 $45,845 $52,075
Total Invoice $41,267 $44,057 $42,350 $48,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,598
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S31-Series1-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$44,300$47,300$45,845$52,075
Adjustments for Features-2,700-4,2500-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,600$43,050$45,845$50,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$4,880
Total Invoice$41,267$44,057$42,350$48,085
Adjustments for Features-2,515-3,9590-1,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,752$40,098$42,350$46,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0$4,488

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S31-Series1-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers   $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
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,500$6,050$1,800$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$4,250$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,515-3,9590-1,247

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S31-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in104.7 in
Length175.4 in172.2 in
Width70.2 in68.8 in
Height55.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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