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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: $34,760

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,042

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelA3A33-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $37,500
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $34,680
Premium Package 1,650   1,900
Technology Package 1,500 1,250  
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,150
Audio Package 1,350    
Satellite radio   350  
Steering-linked headlights     900
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Premium Package 1,502   1,730
Technology Package 1,365 1,138  
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Navigation system 1,774 1,775 1,955
Audio Package 1,229    
Satellite radio   319  
Steering-linked headlights     820
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 8,700 5,800 6,350
Options (change) 7,918 5,280 5,780
Destination 720 720 895
Total Price $34,760 $40,500 $44,745
Total Invoice $32,042 $37,561 $41,355

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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: $8,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,783
Model Year200720072012
ModelA3A33-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4250hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,760$40,500$44,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,760$37,650$43,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,890$0
Total Invoice$32,042$37,561$41,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,643-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,042$34,918$39,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,876$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200720072012
ModelA3A33-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $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
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$890$3,740$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,643-1,530

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072012
ModelA33-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in108.7 in
Length168.7 in178.2 in
Width69.5 in71.5 in
Height56.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested213099%
Total Not Requested251%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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