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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: $39,195

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $4,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,519

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $3,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelA33-Series
Trim2.0 TDI328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,250 $35,700
Base Invoice $28,134 $33,025
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
iPod integration -200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Wood trim 400  
Navigation system 2,000 2,100
Steering-linked headlights   900
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,375
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500
iPod integration -186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Wood trim 372  
Navigation system 1,860 1,910
Steering-linked headlights   820
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated front seats   455
Roof rails   90
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,305
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 8,050 6,625
Options (change) 7,490 6,085
Destination 895 875
Total Price $39,195 $43,200
Total Invoice $36,519 $39,985

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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: $4,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,764
Model Year20132010
ModelA33-Series
Trim2.0 TDI328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D230hp I6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,195$43,200
Adjustments for Features-3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,875$43,200
Total Invoice$36,519$39,985
Adjustments for Features-2980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,221$39,985

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132010
ModelA33-Series
Trim2.0 TDI328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,165$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2980

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132010
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 Weight3,362 lb.3,947 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 2.0 TDI

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
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
Total Requested85554%
Total Not Requested72546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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