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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: $40,840

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,034

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $3,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelA33-Series
Trim3.2 S line328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,915 $34,200
Base Invoice $32,471 $31,465
Cold Weather Package 700 600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
iPod integration 0 400
Sunshades, second row 150 250
Navigation system 1,950 2,100
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Steering-linked headlights   800
Aluminum trim   0
Satellite radio   595
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,275
AWD   1,900
Cold Weather Package 650 550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 430
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
iPod integration 0 365
Sunshades, second row 139 230
Navigation system 1,813 1,910
Xenon HID headlights 745  
Steering-linked headlights   730
Aluminum trim   0
Satellite radio   540
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,210
AWD   1,745
Options (change) 5,150 9,845
Options (change) 4,788 9,030
Destination 775 775
Total Price $40,840 $44,820
Total Invoice $38,034 $41,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,245
Model Year20082007
ModelA33-Series
Trim3.2 S line328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$40,840$44,820
Adjustments for Features-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,830$44,820
Total Invoice$38,034$41,270
Adjustments for Features-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,025$41,270

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082007
ModelA33-Series
Trim3.2 S line328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,140$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-90

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082007
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 Weight3,660 lb.3,947 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

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 328i

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
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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