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Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $43,415 $42,020
Sport Package 1,800      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,700 1,700
Sound Package 900      
Convenience Package 675      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Xenon HID headlights 650 800    
Convenience Tier     850 850
Heated front seats     500 500
Aluminum trim     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Sport Package 1,638      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Navigation system 1,787 1,775 1,565 1,565
Sound Package 819      
Convenience Package 614      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 505 505
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001    
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396    
Satellite radio 319 319    
Xenon HID headlights 592 728    
Convenience Tier     780 780
Heated front seats     460 460
Aluminum trim     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 5,050 5,050
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 4,645 4,645
Destination 720 720 995 995
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $51,995 $50,495
Total Invoice $31,931 $37,547 $49,055 $47,660

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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: $8,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,787
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4250hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,470$40,485$51,995$50,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-7,255-7,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$44,740$43,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$1,600$0
Total Invoice$31,931$37,547$49,055$47,660
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-6,845-6,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$34,486$42,210$40,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
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
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
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
Fog light, rear$100$100  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,390$4,690$8,645$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$7,255$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-6,845-6,942

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelA33-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length168.7 in182.0 in
Width69.5 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested178087%
Total Not Requested27513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%

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