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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: $38,795

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $13,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,147

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $13,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelA33-Series
Trim2.0 TDI328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,250 $45,950
Base Invoice $28,134 $43,415
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 2,000 1,700
iPod integration -200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Convenience Tier   850
Luxury Design   0
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,860 1,565
iPod integration -186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 505
Convenience Tier   780
Luxury Design   0
Heated front seats   460
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 7,650 5,800
Options (change) 7,118 5,335
Destination 895 995
Total Price $38,795 $52,745
Total Invoice $36,147 $49,745

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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: $7,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,369
Model Year20132018
ModelA33-Series
Trim2.0 TDI328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,795$52,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,795$46,140
Total Invoice$36,147$49,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,147$43,516

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132018
ModelA33-Series
Trim2.0 TDI328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
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
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,840$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,229

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132018
ModelA33-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length168.7 in182.0 in
Width69.5 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.3,671 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft353.0 ft3

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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 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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?
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 Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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