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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: $36,350

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $14,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,774

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $13,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelA33-Series
Trim2.0 TDI328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $27,853 $40,655
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Convenience Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
iPod integration -200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900
Heated front seats   500
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Convenience Package 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
iPod integration -186  
Navigation system 1,860 1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 6,875 6,300
Options (change) 6,396 5,730
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $36,350 $50,745
Total Invoice $33,774 $47,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,396
Model Year20102015
ModelA33-Series
Trim2.0 TDI328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG32/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,350$50,745
Adjustments for Features0-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$45,165
Total Invoice$33,774$47,380
Adjustments for Features0-5,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,774$42,170

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102015
ModelA33-Series
Trim2.0 TDI328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,090$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,210

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102015
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 Weight3,362 lb.3,595 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 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%

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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