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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,570

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,381

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS31-Series1-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,600 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $34,968 $34,130 $40,750
Premium Plus Package 3,250    
Sport Package 650 1,300  
Technology Package 3,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250    
Universal garage door opener 295    
BMW Assist   650 650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Premium Package   3,100 1,750
Heated front seats   500 500
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
Premium Plus Package 3,024    
Sport Package 606 1,185  
Technology Package 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233    
Universal garage door opener 274    
BMW Assist   590 590
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,820 1,595
Heated front seats   455 455
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) 8,020 10,350 8,030
Options (change) 7,463 9,415 7,305
Destination 950 895 895
Total Price $46,570 $48,145 $53,025
Total Invoice $43,381 $44,440 $48,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,885
Model Year201720122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS31-Series1-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$46,570$48,145$53,025
Adjustments for Features-2,010-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,560$48,095$53,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,930
Total Invoice$43,381$44,440$48,950
Adjustments for Features-1,872-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,509$44,394$48,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,556

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201720122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS31-Series1-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console$100  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,650$2,690$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,872-460

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS31-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 Weight3,429 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested94044%
Total Not Requested117556%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
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, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested203066%
Total Not Requested105034%
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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
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, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested123078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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