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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: $34,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020202020
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI330iM340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $29,950 $40,750 $54,000
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
iPod integration -200 -200    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Convenience Tier     1,750  
Luxury Design     0 0
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 930 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 505 505
iPod integration -186 -186    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,565 1,565
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Convenience Tier     1,610  
Luxury Design     0 0
Heated front seats     460 460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 6,875 6,875 5,950 4,200
Options (change) 6,396 6,396 5,475 3,865
Destination 825 825 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $34,970 $36,350 $47,695 $59,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,105
Model Year2010201020202020
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI330iM340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionM6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,970$36,350$47,695$59,195
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,415-4,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,970$35,400$43,280$54,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0$11,250

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2010201020202020
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI330iM340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
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
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
Surround sound   $250
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  
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 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
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
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,190$4,140$7,605$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,415$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-599-383

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102020
ModelA33-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length168.7 in185.7 in
Width69.5 in71.9 in
Height56.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145587%
Total Not Requested22513%
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
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145587%
Total Not Requested22513%
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 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?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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