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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: $36,395

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,912

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelA3A33-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $34,600
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $31,665
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Aluminum roof rails 500 500  
Cold Weather Package 500 500 600
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Wood trim 400 400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     800
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Satellite radio     595
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Aluminum roof rails 466 466  
Cold Weather Package 466 466 545
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 430
Wood trim 372 372  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,820
Steering-linked headlights     730
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Satellite radio     540
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 8,250 8,250 6,270
Options (change) 7,676 7,676 5,705
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $36,395 $39,375 $41,565
Total Invoice $33,912 $36,685 $38,065

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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: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,063
Model Year201220122006
ModelA3A33-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D215hp I6
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$36,395$39,375$41,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,395$38,325$40,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$33,912$36,685$38,065
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,912$35,707$36,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122006
ModelA3A33-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,890$2,940$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,090

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelA33-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in108.7 in
Length168.7 in178.2 in
Width69.5 in71.5 in
Height56.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested70545%
Total Not Requested87555%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested70545%
Total Not Requested87555%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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