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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: $37,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,748

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000        
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275        
Cold Weather Package 500 500 950      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
iPod integration -200 -200        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550 550
Premium Package     3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     900 900    
Leather seating surfaces     1,450      
Sport Line       2,750 1,950 1,950
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750 750
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860        
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860        
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186        
Cold Weather Package 466 466 865      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023        
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
iPod integration -186 -186        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500 500 500
Premium Package     2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     820 820    
Leather seating surfaces     1,320      
Sport Line       2,505 1,775 1,775
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685 685
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475 475
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Options (change) 9,150 9,150 9,200 11,200 8,600 8,600
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 8,370 10,215 7,845 7,845
Destination 875 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $37,295 $40,275 $42,675 $48,975 $52,675 $59,175
Total Invoice $34,748 $37,521 $39,420 $45,220 $48,650 $54,630

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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: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,273
Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6S6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,295$40,275$42,675$48,975$52,675$59,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,515-2,440-3,590-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$39,225$41,160$46,535$49,085$55,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$5,375$7,925$14,350
Total Invoice$34,748$37,521$39,420$45,220$48,650$54,630
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,399-2,253-3,316-3,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,748$36,543$38,021$42,967$45,334$51,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$4,946$7,313$13,225

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$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$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability     $50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers  $50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,965$4,015$4,480$5,405$6,555$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,515$2,440$3,590$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,399-2,253-3,316-3,384

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112013
ModelA33-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length168.7 in182.5 in
Width69.5 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

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
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested150056%
Total Not Requested120044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

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