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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: $47,940

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,660

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS31-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $47,950
Base Invoice $35,666 $44,295
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Sport Package 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550
Metal pedals 195  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
AWD 2,700  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995  
Premium Package   2,400
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Heated front seats   500
6-speed manual   0
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Sport Package 606  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500
Metal pedals 182  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
AWD 2,512  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926  
Premium Package   2,185
Obstacle detection, rear   345
Heated front seats   455
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 8,615 3,830
Options (change) 8,019 3,485
Destination 975 925
Total Price $47,940 $52,705
Total Invoice $44,660 $48,705

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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: $8,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,222
Model Year20182013
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$47,940$52,705
Adjustments for Features-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,530$52,705
Total Invoice$44,660$48,705
Adjustments for Features-3,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,483$48,705

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

Model Year20182013
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
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
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
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$5,900$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1770

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

Model Year20182013
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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested55026%

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