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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: $35,140

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,734

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $39,275 $40,655
S Line Package 2,500      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Convenience Package 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
iPod integration 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Sunshades, second row 150 150 250 250
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Premium Package     2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     900 900
Heated front seats     500 500
S Line Package 2,326      
Cold Weather Package 650 650    
Convenience Package 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
iPod integration 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405    
Sunshades, second row 139 139 230 230
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights 745 745    
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     820 820
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 8,435 5,585 6,550 6,550
Options (change) 7,844 5,193 5,960 5,960
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $35,140 $41,275 $49,495 $50,995
Total Invoice $32,734 $38,439 $46,230 $47,610

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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: $7,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,163
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4250hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,140$41,275$49,495$50,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-6,780-6,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,140$38,425$42,715$44,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$1,600
Total Invoice$32,734$38,439$46,230$47,610
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-6,333-6,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,734$35,785$39,897$41,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$1,476

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
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$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$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$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$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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$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$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$990$3,840$7,770$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$6,780$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-6,333-6,237

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelA33-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length168.7 in182.1 in
Width69.5 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested218082%
Total Not Requested47518%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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