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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: $41,275 Audi A3 3.2 S line | |||
| Difference: $7,650 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,439 Audi A3 3.2 S line | |||
| Difference: $6,761 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.2 S line | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $34,915 | $41,450 | $42,950 |
| Base Invoice | $32,471 | $38,315 | $39,695 |
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 550 | 550 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | ||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 150 | 250 | 250 |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 2,150 | 2,150 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 418 | 500 | 500 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | ||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 405 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 139 | 230 | 230 |
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 1,955 | 1,955 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 745 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Options (change) | 5,585 | 6,550 | 6,550 |
| Options (change) | 5,193 | 5,960 | 5,960 |
| Destination | 775 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $41,275 | $48,925 | $50,425 |
| Total Invoice | $38,439 | $45,200 | $46,580 |
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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: $3,645 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,061 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.2 S line | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 250hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D |
| Transmission | S6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/25 MPG | 21/31 MPG | 21/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $41,275 | $48,925 | $50,425 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,005 | -3,905 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,275 | $44,920 | $46,520 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Total Invoice | $38,439 | $45,200 | $46,580 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,700 | -3,607 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,439 | $41,500 | $42,973 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,473 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.2 S line | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 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 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $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 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $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 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,840 | $7,845 | $7,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,005 | $3,905 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,700 | -3,607 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,660 lb. | 3,895 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 53.0 ft3 |
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 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 540 | 47% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 42% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 540 | 47% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 42% |
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