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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: $13,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,510

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T3.2328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $43,415 $42,020
S Line Package 2,000      
Convenience Package 1,800      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Sport Package 1,400 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier     850 850
Heated front seats     500 500
Aluminum trim     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Track Handling Package       2,300
S Line Package 1,860      
Convenience Package 1,675      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Sport Package 1,303 1,303    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 505 505
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier     780 780
Heated front seats     460 460
Aluminum trim     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Track Handling Package       2,115
Options (change) 10,375 6,575 5,050 7,350
Options (change) 9,650 6,115 4,645 6,760
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $38,120 $43,275 $51,995 $52,795
Total Invoice $35,510 $40,304 $49,055 $49,775

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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: $7,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,337
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T3.2328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4250hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$38,120$43,275$51,995$52,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-6,580-7,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,120$40,625$45,415$45,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$350
Total Invoice$35,510$40,304$49,055$49,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-6,208-6,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,510$37,836$42,847$43,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$300

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T3.2328d330i
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 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $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
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
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
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$2,165$4,815$8,745$9,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$6,580$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-6,208-6,628

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092018
ModelA33-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length168.7 in182.0 in
Width69.5 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,663 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
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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