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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: $49,465

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,074

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS31-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,600 $47,950
Base Invoice $34,968 $44,295
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Sport Package 650  
Technology Package 3,000 2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550
Metal pedals 195  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Universal garage door opener 295  
AWD 2,700  
Premium Package   2,400
6-speed manual   0
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Sport Package 606  
Technology Package 2,790 2,140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500
Metal pedals 181  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Universal garage door opener 274  
AWD 2,512  
Premium Package   2,185
6-speed manual   0
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   345
Options (change) 10,915 6,180
Options (change) 10,156 5,625
Destination 950 925
Total Price $49,465 $55,055
Total Invoice $46,074 $50,845

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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: $9,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,087
Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS31-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine220hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$49,465$55,055
Adjustments for Features-3,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,905$55,055
Total Invoice$46,074$50,845
Adjustments for Features-3,3160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,758$50,845

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

Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS31-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,150$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3160

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

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,824 lb.3,659 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 controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
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 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested148071%
Total Not Requested60029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%

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