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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: $38,120

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,510

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T3.2328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $39,275 $40,655
S Line Package 2,000      
Convenience Package 1,800      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150 1,000 1,000
Sport Package 1,400 1,400    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,150 2,150
Premium Package     2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     900 900
Heated front seats     500 500
Aluminum trim     0 0
S Line Package 1,860      
Convenience Package 1,675      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069 910 910
Sport Package 1,303 1,303    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,955 1,955
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     820 820
Heated front seats     455 455
Aluminum trim     0 0
Options (change) 10,375 6,575 7,300 7,300
Options (change) 9,650 6,115 6,640 6,640
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $38,120 $43,275 $50,245 $51,745
Total Invoice $35,510 $40,304 $46,910 $48,290

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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: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,490
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T3.2328i328d
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)195, 10195, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,120$43,275$50,245$51,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-6,330-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,120$40,625$43,915$45,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$1,600
Total Invoice$35,510$40,304$46,910$48,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-5,910-5,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,510$37,836$41,000$42,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$1,476

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920152015
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T3.2328i328d
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  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,140$3,790$7,470$7,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$6,330$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-5,910-5,814

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092015
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?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested123098%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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