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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: $36,215

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,746

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelA3A33-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $37,500
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $34,680
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
Aluminum roof rails 500 500  
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,150
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Wood trim 400 400  
iPod integration -200 -200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
Premium Package     1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900
Heated front seats     500
Roof rails     100
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
Aluminum roof rails 466 466  
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,955
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Wood trim 372 372  
iPod integration -186 -186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500
Premium Package     1,730
Steering-linked headlights     820
Heated front seats     455
Roof rails     90
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 8,050 8,050 7,200
Options (change) 7,490 7,490 6,555
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $36,215 $39,195 $45,595
Total Invoice $33,746 $36,519 $42,130

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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: $7,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,624
Model Year201320132012
ModelA3A33-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D230hp I6
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,215$39,195$45,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,215$38,145$43,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$33,746$36,519$42,130
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,746$35,541$40,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320132012
ModelA3A33-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $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$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,365$2,415$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,760

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132012
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 in37.4 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 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

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 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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