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Audi A3 vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelA3A32-Series2-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line228iM235i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $32,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $30,210 $40,330
Sport Package 1,800      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Sound Package 900      
Convenience Package 675      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Xenon HID headlights 650 800 900  
Satellite radio 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Premium Package     4,050 2,150
Technology Package     2,150 2,150
Sport Line     2,200  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)     0  
Heated front seats     500 500
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Sport Package 1,638      
Navigation system 1,787 1,775    
Sound Package 819      
Convenience Package 614      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396    
Xenon HID headlights 592 728 820  
Satellite radio 319 319    
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001    
Premium Package     3,685 1,955
Technology Package     1,955 1,955
Sport Line     2,000  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)     0  
Heated front seats     455 455
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 10,350 5,350
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 9,415 4,865
Destination 720 720 995 995
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $43,445 $49,445
Total Invoice $31,931 $37,547 $40,620 $46,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,216
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelA3A32-Series2-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line228iM235i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,470$40,485$43,445$49,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-3,715-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$39,730$44,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$5,075
Total Invoice$31,931$37,547$40,620$46,190
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-3,473-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$34,486$37,147$41,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0$4,708

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelA3A32-Series2-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line228iM235i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
S Voice support  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,890$6,190$6,605$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$3,715$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-3,473-4,335

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelA32-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in105.9 in
Length168.7 in174.7 in
Width69.5 in69.8 in
Height56.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested203099%
Total Not Requested251%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested258063%
Total Not Requested152537%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested138061%
Total Not Requested87539%

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