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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: $13,024 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | 330i | 330e | M340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $24,740 | $33,980 | $41,250 | $44,550 | $54,700 | $69,900 |
| Sport Package | 1,800 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 675 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Sound Package | 900 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | 435 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 650 | 800 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 950 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Sport Package | 1,638 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 614 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,787 | 1,775 | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | |
| Sound Package | 819 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 410 | 410 | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 396 | 396 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 319 | 319 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 592 | 728 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,001 | 1,001 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | 460 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 875 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 9,010 | 5,785 | 5,950 | 5,950 | 4,200 | 1,500 |
| Options (change) | 8,213 | 5,266 | 5,475 | 5,475 | 3,865 | 1,380 |
| Destination | 720 | 720 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $34,470 | $40,485 | $48,195 | $47,494 | $59,895 | $72,395 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,459 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,704 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | 330i | 330e | M340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 255hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 382hp I6 H | 473hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 |
| 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 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 275/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,470 | $40,485 | $48,195 | $47,494 | $59,895 | $72,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,300 | -4,440 | -4,565 | -4,690 | -4,515 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,470 | $37,185 | $43,755 | $42,929 | $55,205 | $67,880 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,715 | $826 | $0 | $12,276 | $24,951 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | 330i | 330e | M340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $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 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||
| 8 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $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 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel 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 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $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 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,140 | $6,440 | $7,580 | $7,705 | $7,830 | $7,655 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,300 | $4,440 | $4,565 | $4,690 | $4,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,061 | -596 | -237 | -381 | -148 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2021 |
| Model | A3 | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 185.7 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 3,590 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 16.9 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 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2030 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
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 330i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 42% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 42% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 0% |
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