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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: $47,995

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $2,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS32-Series2-Series
TrimS3228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,000 $32,850 $44,150
Prestige Package 5,300    
S Sport Package 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550
Premium Package   2,950  
Technology Package   1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Plus Package   700 700
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Track Handling Package   1,700  
M Sport Package   2,500  
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Prestige Package 4,930    
S Sport Package 1,024    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500 500
Premium Package   2,685  
Technology Package   1,775 1,775
Driver Assistance Plus Package   635 635
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Track Handling Package   1,545  
M Sport Package   2,275  
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 6,975 14,150 6,100
Options (change) 6,490 12,875 5,550
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $50,970 $47,995 $51,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,914
Model Year202020162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS32-Series2-Series
TrimS3228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine288hp I4240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,970$47,995$51,245
Adjustments for Features-4,2850-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,685$47,995$51,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050

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

Model Year202020162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS32-Series2-Series
TrimS3228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
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
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$8,875$4,590$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6290-187

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

Model Year20202016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS32-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in105.9 in
Length175.4 in174.7 in
Width70.7 in69.8 in
Height55.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested194047%
Total Not Requested220053%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
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?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested255580%
Total Not Requested65020%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
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%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
225/40VR18 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
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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