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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,250

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $695

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,876

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS32-Series2-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $38,650 $48,750
Base Invoice $35,666 $36,240 $45,530
Prestige Package 8,450    
Sport Package 650    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550
Premium Package   2,250  
Technology Package   1,950 1,950
Luxury Package   0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550
Aluminum trim   350  
225/40VR18   600  
Driver Assistance Plus Package   700 700
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim     0
Prestige Package 7,860    
Sport Package 606    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500 500
Premium Package   2,050  
Technology Package   1,775 1,775
Luxury Package   0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,410 1,410
Aluminum trim   320  
225/40VR18   545  
Driver Assistance Plus Package   635 635
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Heated front seats   455 455
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 9,925 10,300 6,200
Options (change) 9,235 9,375 5,640
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $49,250 $49,945 $55,945
Total Invoice $45,876 $46,610 $52,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,698
Model Year201820162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS32-Series2-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,250$49,945$55,945
Adjustments for Features-1,0350-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,215$49,945$55,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600
Total Invoice$45,876$46,610$52,165
Adjustments for Features-9640-373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,912$46,610$51,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,182

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201820162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS32-Series2-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tires, run-flat $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  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,375$4,340$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-9640-373

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS32-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in105.9 in
Length175.4 in174.9 in
Width70.2 in69.4 in
Height55.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft311.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft311.8 ft3

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested294048%
Total Not Requested320052%
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 selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested145563%
Total Not Requested85037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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