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Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,470 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $8,205 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $7,489 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $24,740 | $33,980 | $32,550 | $36,850 | $43,150 | $49,650 |
| Base Invoice | $22,998 | $31,561 | $30,125 | $34,080 | $39,880 | $45,860 |
| Sport Package | 1,800 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | 950 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 |
| Sound Package | 900 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 675 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | 435 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 650 | 800 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Sport Line | 1,700 | 1,950 | ||||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |||||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | |||||
| Sport Package | 1,638 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | 865 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,787 | 1,775 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 |
| Sound Package | 819 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 614 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 410 | 410 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 396 | 396 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 592 | 728 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 319 | 319 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,001 | 1,001 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Sport Line | 1,545 | 1,775 | ||||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |||||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 9,010 | 5,785 | 9,200 | 7,200 | 7,100 | 7,350 |
| Options (change) | 8,213 | 5,266 | 8,370 | 6,550 | 6,455 | 6,685 |
| Destination | 720 | 720 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $34,470 | $40,485 | $42,675 | $44,975 | $51,175 | $57,925 |
| Total Invoice | $31,931 | $37,547 | $39,420 | $41,555 | $47,260 | $53,470 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,115 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,558 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $34,470 | $40,485 | $42,675 | $44,975 | $51,175 | $57,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,300 | -2,090 | -2,140 | -3,365 | -3,640 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,470 | $37,185 | $40,585 | $42,835 | $47,810 | $54,285 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,715 | $0 | $2,250 | $7,225 | $13,700 |
| Total Invoice | $31,931 | $37,547 | $39,420 | $41,555 | $47,260 | $53,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,061 | -1,931 | -1,977 | -3,108 | -3,360 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,931 | $34,486 | $37,489 | $39,578 | $44,152 | $50,110 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,555 | $0 | $2,089 | $6,663 | $12,621 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | $50 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,640 | $5,940 | $4,730 | $4,780 | $6,005 | $6,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,300 | $2,090 | $2,140 | $3,365 | $3,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,061 | -1,931 | -1,977 | -3,108 | -3,360 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 3,361 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1830 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 11% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 41% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 41% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 41% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 20% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 70% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 41% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 32% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 70% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 41% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 32% |
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