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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: $33,705

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,399

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelA3A33-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $34,600
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $31,665
Premium Package 1,500    
Convenience Package 350    
Cold Weather Package 700 700 600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Sunshades, second row 150 150 250
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Steering-linked headlights     800
Satellite radio     595
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Premium Package 1,396    
Convenience Package 325    
Cold Weather Package 650 650 545
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 430
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Sunshades, second row 139 139 230
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,820
Xenon HID headlights 745 745  
Steering-linked headlights     730
Satellite radio     540
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 7,000 5,150 6,170
Options (change) 6,509 4,788 5,615
Destination 775 775 695
Total Price $33,705 $40,840 $41,465
Total Invoice $31,399 $38,034 $37,975

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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: $5,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,753
Model Year200820082006
ModelA3A33-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4250hp V6215hp I6
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$33,705$40,840$41,465
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,705$37,790$39,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,085$0
Total Invoice$31,399$38,034$37,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-1,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,399$35,194$36,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082006
ModelA3A33-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
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 
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,590$4,640$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,840-1,823

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082006
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 in38.5 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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested138066%
Total Not Requested72534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested22560%
Total Not Requested15040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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